Noah in Islam

For the sura named Nuh, see Nuh (sura). For the Indian city, see Nuh (city). For other people or places with this name, see Nuh (name).

Prophet
Nūḥ
  • نُوح
  • Noah
A depiction of Noah and the ark in a Mughal miniature from the 16th century
Known forNoah's Ark
TitleProphet
PredecessorShith[a]
SuccessorIdris
SpouseNa'amah
ChildrenSam, Ham, Yam and Yafith

Noah, also known as Nuh (Arabic: نُوحٌ, romanized: Nūḥ),[1] is recognized in Islam as a prophet and messenger of God. He is also believed to be the first messenger sent by God.[2] He is one of the Ulul 'azm prophets.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] Noah's preaching and prophethood spanned 950 years according to the Quran,[6] ahadith and tafsir.[7]


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  1. ^ Hughes, Thomas Patrick (1995). Dictionary of Islam : being a cyclopaedia of the doctrines, rites, ceremonies, and customs, together with the technical and theological terms of the Muhammadan religion (Reprint ed.). New Delhi: Asian Educational Services. p. 435. ISBN 9788120606722.
  2. ^ "Was Idrees the first of the Messengers? - Islam Question & Answer". islamqa.info. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  3. ^ NÛH - TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi (in Turkish).
  4. ^ Lalljee, compiled by Yousuf N. (1981). Know your Islam (3rd ed.). New York: Taknike Tarsile Quran. p. 73. ISBN 9780940368026.
  5. ^ Stephen J. Vicchio (2008), Biblical Figures in the Islamic Faith, Wipf and Stock Publishers, p. 94, ISBN 978-1-556-35304-8
  6. ^ Khan, Saniyasnain (2014). The Quran Explorer for Kids. Goodword Books. ISBN 978-8-1789-8907-5.
  7. ^ "How Long Did Noah (peace be upon him) live?". islamqa.info. Retrieved 23 September 2023.