The Story of Prophet Nuh (AS)
For how many years did Nuh (AS) call his people to worship Allah alone?
950 years generation after generation, calling to the same message even though few believed.
Where did Allah command Nuh (AS) to build the Ark?
On top of a mountain, far from any water, which made people mock him.
What did Nuh (AS) always remind his people to say as part of his message to return to Allah?
"La ilaha illallah” – There is no god except Allah.
What did the people threaten Nuh (AS) with when he called them to Allah?
They threatened to stone him to death.
What trick did Shaytan use to lead people into worshipping idols after the death of righteous individuals
He convinced them to make statues to remember the pious people, then told them to bow to those statues to gain blessings.
How many sons did Nuh (AS) have? Name the one who disbelieved.
Four sons Yam, Sam, Ham, and Yafith. Yam was the disbeliever.
What did Nuh’s son say when invited onto the Ark, and what happened to him?
He said he would go to a mountain to protect himself, but a wave came between them and he drowned.
Give a clear example of how Nuh (AS) showed patience with his people.
He kept praying “Ya Allah, guide my people” for centuries despite mockery, insults, and threats.
What did the people do to mock Nuh (AS) while he was building the Ark?
They used the ark as a toilet when Nuh wasn’t looking.
How did the chiefs react to Nuh’s followers and what did they say about them?
They mocked Nuh’s followers, calling them weak, lowly, foolish, and the worst of people.
What made Nuh (AS) different from other prophets before him, and how did that affect the future of humanity?
He was the first messenger sent to all of mankind, and after the flood, humanity continued only through his descendants, making him a second beginning for humanity.
How many years did Nuh (AS) spend building the Ark, and who helped him build it?
100 years; Angel Jibreel (AS) taught him how to build the ship.
What was Nuh’s (AS) main struggle, and how did he overcome it? Mention one key part of the story.
His people’s stubborn disbelief and following the rich instead of truth; he overcame it through persistent da’wah and trust in Allah.
What were the names of the idols the people worshiped during Nuh’s (AS) time?
Wadd, Suwa’, Yaghuth, Ya’ooq, and Nasr.
When the chiefs demanded Nuh send away his poor followers, how did he respond?
Nuh refused, saying those followers had the right to hear the truth and that he needed them for support against Allah’s punishment.
How long did Nuh (AS) live after the flood, and where was he buried?
He lived 350 more years and was buried in Makkah according to most narrations.
In which modern-day country were parts of the Ark found, and when will the rest be revealed?
Turkey; the rest will be revealed on the Day of Judgment.
What does the Ark represent symbolically in the story of Nuh (AS)?
Allah’s protection and mercy for believers and punishment for disbelievers.
Recite or paraphrase the translation of the famous dua Nuh (AS) made asking Allah to destroy the disbelievers.
“O my Lord, do not leave a single disbeliever on the Earth.” (Surah Nuh 26–28)
What did Nuh (AS) do to know when the floodwaters were going down?
He sent a pigeon multiple times; it returned with an olive leaf, showing the water was drying
After the flood, how did Prophet Nuh’s (AS) continuous worship reflect the deeper meaning of sabr (patience) and shukr (gratitude)? Be specific.
He fasted every day except on the two Eids, showing lifelong sabr in worship despite losing his people and son, and shukr for Allah’s mercy in saving him and the believers which basically demonstrated devotion beyond hardship
What phrase did Allah command Nuh (AS) to say as the Ark began sailing, and how long did the Ark remain on the water before it came to rest?
Allah told Nuh (AS) to say, “In the name of Allah it sails and in the name of Allah it anchors.” The Ark sailed for six months before it came to rest on Mount Judi.
How is Nuh’s (AS) relationship with Allah shown through his dua and actions? Be detailed.
He persistently prayed for guidance for his people, accepted Allah’s commands without hesitation, and showed complete reliance on Allah’s wisdom.
Why were the people of Nuh (AS) ultimately destroyed? Give specific details from the story.
They persisted in kufr and shirk, mocked and rejected Nuh’s message for over 950 years despite warnings.
After the flood, why is Prophet Nuh (AS) called the “Second Adam”?
Because all humans today are descended from him since Allah made other people’s wives barren.