The Story of Noah, as told by Qur'anic verses
The Story of Noah, as told by Qur'anic verses
The Qu'ran states that Noah was inspired by God, like other Islamic prophets such as Ibrāhīm (Abraham), Ismā'īl (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Ya'qub (Jacob), Isa (Jesus), Ilyas‘ (Elijah), Ayub (Job), Harun (Aaron), Yunus (Jonah), Daud (David) and Muhammad (Mohammed), and that he was a faithful messenger. Noah had firm belief in the oneness of God, and preached Islam (literally "submission," meaning submission to God).[19]
He continuously warned the people of the painful doom that was coming and to accept God, instead of worshipping idols such as Wadd, Suwa', Yaghuth, Ya'uq and Nasr.[20] He called the people to serve God, and said that nobody but God could save them.[21] He said that the time of the deluge was appointed and could not be delayed, and that the people had to submit to God.[22]
God commanded Noah to build a ship, the Ark, and as he was building it, the chieftains passed him and mocked him. Upon its completion, the ship was loaded with animals and Noah's household,[23] together with 76 who did submit to God. The people who denied the message of Noah, including one of his own sons, drowned.[24] The final resting place of the ship was referred to as Mount Judi.[25] Noah is called a grateful servant.[16] Both Noah (and Abraham) were taught the prophethood and the scripture.
Noah is praised by God in the Qur'an, which shows his great status amongst the prophets. In sura 17 (Al-Isra), ayah 3, God states: "Verily he was a devotee most grateful."[16] Also, from the Qur'an which states:
(In the days of old), Noah cried to Us, and We are the best to hear prayer.
And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity,
And made his progeny to endure (on this earth);
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come in later times:
"Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"
—Qur'an sura 37 (As-Saaffat) ayat 75-79"[17]
And also in sura 3 (Al-i-Imran) ayah 33, it states: "Allah did choose Adam and Noah, the family of Abraham, and the family of 'Imran above all people.