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Noah in Islam

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Also known as Nuh

Prophet in Islam

Key facts

Preceded by
Idris
Succeeded by
Hud
Spouse
Na'amah
Children
Sam , Ham , Yam and Yafith
Parent
Lamech
Known for
Noah's Ark
Religion
Islam

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
prophet of Islam
Gender
male
Place of birth
Mesopotamia
Occupation
prophet
Image
Name of Prophet Nuh In Islamic calligraphy.png
Said to be same as
Noah
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replaced by
Hud
Commons category
Noah in Islam
different from
Nuh
name in native language
نوح
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Encyclopedic overview

Noah, also known as Nuh (Arabic: نُوْحٌ, romanized: Nūḥ), is recognized in Islam as a prophet and messenger of God. He is also believed to be the first messenger sent by God. He is one of the Ulul 'azm prophets. Noah's mission was to warn his people, who were plunged in idol worshipping. God charged Noah with the duty of preaching to his people, advising them to abandon idolatry and to worship only God, and to live good and pure lives. Although he preached the Message of God with zeal, his people refused to mend their ways, leading to building the Ark and the Deluge, the Great Flood. In Islamic tradition, it is disputed whether the Great Flood was a global or a local one. Noah's preaching and prophethood spanned 950 years according to the Quran, ahadith and tafsir.

In the Quran

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