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Who was the prophet that came after Adam and before Nuh?
Idris
What two things does the Qur’an say about Idris?
He was a prophet and a man of truth (Siddiq)
Which basic skill did Idris teach people to record knowledge?
Writing
What term in the Qur’an describes Idris as truthful and sincere?
Siddiq
What does Idris’ life teach about being truthful and obedient to Allah?
It leads to honor and a high rank with Allah
Which biblical figure is Prophet Idris believed to be the same as?
Enoch
What did Allah do for Idris to honor him?
Raised him to a high station
What craft related to clothing did Idris teach people?
Sewing / making clothes
What does the Qur’an say Allah did to Idris to honor him?
Raised him to a high station
Idris’ dedication to teaching shows the importance of what in Islam?
Knowledge / education / sharing wisdom
In which Surah of the Qur’an is Idris mentioned?
Surah Maryam
Name a key quality of Idris besides being truthful.
Righteousness / obedience / patience
What field of science did Idris teach that helped early humans understand the sky?
Astronomy
Which verses of Surah Maryam talk about Idris?
Surah Maryam 19:56–57 – “And mention in the Book Idris. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet. And We raised him to a high station.”
وَاذْكُرْ فِي الْكِتَابِ إِدْرِيسَ ۚ إِنَّهُ كَانَ صِدِّيقًا نَّبِيًّا وَرَفَعْنَاهُ مَكَانًا عَلِيًّ
The Qur’an mentions Idris only briefly. What does this show about Allah’s favor?
Recognition and honor do not need long stories
What word is used in the Qur’an to describe Idris as truthful and sincere?
siddiq
Some scholars believe Idris did not die in the usual way but was _______ by Allah.
Taken up / elevated
Idris’ skills and righteousness earned him what type of honor from Allah?
Being raised to a high station / elevated status
True or False: The Qur’an tells a long story about Idris’ miracles like it does for Musa or Yusuf.
False
Idris’ story encourages combining righteousness with what type of action?
Learning / teaching / spreading knowledge
Idris lived before which major prophet who experienced the great flood?
Nuh
According to Islamic tradition, in which heaven did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ meet Idris during Isra and Mi’raj?
The 4th Heaven
Idris is considered one of the first humans to teach ______ to help civilization grow.
Knowledge / literacy / education
How many times is Prophet Idris mentioned in the Qur’an and in which verses?
Twice: Surah Maryam 19:56–57 and Surah Al-Anbiya 21:85
Arabic:
وَاذْكُرْ فِي الْكِتَابِ إِدْرِيسَ ۚ إِنَّهُ كَانَ صِدِّيقًا نَّبِيًّا
وَرَفَعْنَاهُ مَكَانًا عَلِيًّا
English meaning:
“And mention in the Book Idris. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet.
And We raised him to a high station.”
Arabic:
وَإِسْمَاعِيلَ وَإِدْرِيسَ وَذَا الْكِفْلِ ۖ كُلٌّ مِّنَ الصَّابِرِينَ
English meaning:
“And (mention) Ishmael, Idris, and Dhul-Kifl; all were among the patient.”
The overall message of Idris’ life includes patience, truthfulness, and ______ in Allah’s plan.T
Trust / reliance / faith