Miracle
The Great Flood and the Ark
The Story
Nuh (peace be upon him) is one of the greatest prophets and messengers of Allah. He preached to his people for 950 years, calling them to worship Allah alone and abandon their idols.
His people were the first to practice idol worship after Adam. They had created statues of righteous people who had passed away, and over generations, these statues became objects of worship.
Despite his tireless efforts, only a small number believed in him. His own wife and one of his sons rejected his message. The disbelievers mocked him constantly, especially when he began building the Ark far from any body of water.
Allah commanded Nuh to build the Ark and take aboard pairs of every animal species along with the believers. When the flood came, it covered the entire earth, destroying all the disbelievers. After the waters receded, Nuh and the believers started humanity anew.
Nuh is called one of the "Ulul Azm" (Prophets of Strong Will) and has an entire surah named after him.
Key Events
950 Years of Da'wah
Called his people to Allah for nearly a millennium
Building the Ark
Constructed the Ark under Allah's guidance
The Great Flood
Allah sent the flood to destroy the disbelievers
Son's Rejection
His son refused to board and drowned
New Beginning
Started humanity anew after the flood
Lessons from Nuh's Life
Persistence in da'wah despite rejection
Trust in Allah's plan even when it seems illogical
Faith is more important than blood relations
Allah's punishment is severe for those who reject
Gratitude to Allah in all circumstances
Quran References
Entire surah dedicated to his story
Detailed account of the flood
His call to his people