Stories of the Prophets

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It has quite easy and well divided lessons which does not take much of your time and fill u with knowledge. Its good especially for women who has to babies as they cant go out and pursue the knowledge of deen. Plus having exam makes sure that not only do we read but also learn it. For me every story was interesting especially the part when Musa a.s thought he was the most knowledgeable person, but Allah proved that their is someone else. No matter how much we study, how close we are to lord we still have more to learn and it can stop only after we die. I was inspired my Ayoob A.S. sabr, and hope and pray I too observe it in my day to day situation. It was a great experience Alhamdulillah. a guidance for mankind and clear evidence of guidance and discrimination (between wrong)”. (2:185).

Prophet Noah’s ark finally came to a halt on a mountain which the Qur’an has named “Judi”. Then Allah commanded: O Noah! Get out of this boat with peace and blessings, you and your crew. (Hud: 48) Lutz Berger "Islamische Theologie", Facultas Verlags- und Buchhandels AG 2010 isbn 978-3-8252-3303-7 p. 19 The Prophet Hud and the Storm is a beautifully written and drawn story about Prophet Hud and the people of Ad.In his version, Ibn Jarir narrated: “There were righteous people who lived in the period between Adam and Noah and who had followers who held them as models. After their death, their friends who used to emulate them said: ‘If we make statues of them, it will be more pleasing to us in our worship and will remind us of them.’ This Noah is suffering from insanity, so be patient about it. (Al-Mu’minun: 25). They also used to say: “O Noah! If you do not desist, you will be stoned to death.” [Al-Shu’ara ‘116]. I blis (Satan) was in fact a jinn who used to worship Allah along with the angels. When Allah Almighty commanded the angels to prostrate, he did not prostrate. He came down on arrogance, hatred and bigotry and rejected Allah’s command with contempt (Al-Baqarah: 34). It’s from this story of the Prophet that we get to know about the condemnation of iblis. It was mentioned that people made picture sand as the ages passed they made these pictures into statues, so that their forms could be fully recognized; afterwards they were worshipped instead of Allah.

Allah Almighty asked Iblis that “When I commanded that when I breathe into him (Adam) you all fall down in prostration, why did you disobey my command?” He said: “O Allah! I am better than you because you created me from fire while you created this man from dust. That is why I did not prostrate.” Then Allah Almighty said, “Get out of here, rejected. My curse will be on you till the Day of Resurrection and in the Hereafter I will throw you and your seed into Hell.” Allah in His Mercy sent His messenger Noah to guide his people. Noah was an excellent speaker and a very patient man. He pointed out to his people the mysteries of life and the wonders of the universe.

The story of the first man, Prophet Adam (as). His life is filled with many lessons we can learn from. It covers topics such as creation, temptation, and pride, as well as touching on our purpose here on earth and the love and mercy of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. They did this, but these statues were not worshiped until the coming generations deviated from the right way of life. Then they worshipped them as their idols.” The period between the birth of Noah and the death of Adam was 146 years. (According to Genesis 5 (new Revised Standard Version), Noah was born one hundred and twenty six years after the death of Adam. the polytheists and Noah continued. the rulers had thought at first that Noah’s call would soon fade on its own.

We are relating unto you the most beautiful of stories in that what We have revealed to you from the Qur'an, though before it you were from among those who were not aware of them." (12:3)Andrew Rippin The Qur’an: Formative Interpretation The Qur’an: Formative Interpretation isbn 9781351963626 p. 319 Now let’s take a look at the story of the Prophet Hud عليه السلام. The people of Aad were the first to start idolatry after the flood of Noah عليه السلام. The Holy Quran has also given the name of “Aad Ola” to this nation. Andrew Rippin The Qur’an: Formative Interpretation The Qur’an: Formative Interpretation isbn 9781351963626 p. 322

As a classic work (late 17th century) by a prominent Shi'ah traditionist (Allamah Muhammad Baqir al-Majlisi II [d. 1110 AH /1699 CE]) it is still an important source of early Islamic history and the biography of prophets as recorded in Islamic texts. For the most part, this work makes an extremely interesting read written in a captivating, narrative style. Milstein, Rachel, Karin Ruhrdanz, and Barbara Schmitz (1999). Stories of the Prophets: Illustrated Manuscripts of Qisas al-Anbiya (Islamic Art & Architecture Series, No. 8). Mazda Publishers, Inc.Dhul-Kifl is a less known prophet and his story is a bit of a mystery. There are two mentions in the Qur’an about him that are a testament to his moral character. O my people! Worship Allah! You have no god other than Him. Listen! I fear for you the punishment of a great day.” (Al-A’raf: 59). Why do you not fear Allah? I am your trustworthy messenger. So fear Allah and obey me. (Al-Shu’ara ‘: 107, 108). The Ark of Nuh is a beautifully illustrated and imaginatively written story about Prophet Nuh (Noah) that will fascinate children before bedtime. The ascension of ‘Isa to heaven, his descent to the Earth towards the end of time, an account of Shammon bin Hamoon al-Safa First let’s take a look at the story of Prophet Adam عليهما السلام. When Allah Almighty intended the creation of human beings, He informed the angels of His intention and said: “I am going to create a successor (man) on the earth.” The angels asked Allah Almighty, “Do you want to create creatures in the earth who cause mischief in the earth and shed each other’s blood even though we glorify You?” So Allah replied: “I know what you do not know” (Al-Baqarah: 30).