Story of Prophet Nuh (AS)
Learn about Prophet Nuh's patience and the great ship he built by Allah's command.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: - Tell the story of Prophet Nuh (AS) - Understand the importance of patience - Learn why we should always listen to Allah
Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him) was a messenger of Allah. He was sent to teach his people about Allah and to stop them from doing bad things. For 950 years, Prophet Nuh called his people to believe in Allah, but most of them did not listen. They made fun of him and rejected his message. Allah told Prophet Nuh to build a great ship — an ark. Even though there was no sea nearby and people laughed at him, Prophet Nuh obeyed Allah and built the ark. Then Allah sent a great flood. The water covered everything. Only Prophet Nuh and the believers, along with pairs of every animal, were safe on the ark. This story teaches us to always have patience, to listen to Allah, and to never give up doing good, even when others make fun of us.
Qur'an Verses
وَاصْنَعِ الْفُلْكَ بِأَعْيُنِنَا وَوَحْيِنَا
Wasna' al-fulka bi'ayunina wa wahyina
Translation: And construct the ship under Our observation and Our inspiration.
إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَا نُوحًا إِلَى قَوْمِهِ
Inna arsalna Nuhan ila qawmihi
Translation: Indeed, We sent Noah to his people.
Authentic Hadith
The Prophet ﷺ said: 'The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, though in both there is good.'
Explanation
Prophet Nuh was a strong believer because he kept calling people to Allah for 950 years without giving up. This teaches us that strength comes from patience and faith.
Always have patience and trust in Allah, even when things are difficult. Never give up on doing what is right.
- 1.How long did Prophet Nuh (AS) call his people to Allah?
- 2.Why did people laugh at Prophet Nuh when he was building the ark?
- 3.What can we learn from Prophet Nuh's patience?
- 4.What would you do if someone made fun of you for being a good Muslim?
1. What did Allah command Prophet Nuh (AS) to build?
2. Who was saved from the great flood?
3. How did Prophet Nuh (AS) show patience?
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