Prophet Idris (AS) was the prophet sent from Allah SWT and he is also mentioned in the Quran as the ancient prophet and patriarch.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Prophet Idris (AS) was a trustworthy and patient prophet sent from Allah SWT.
- He was the oldest prophet mentioned in the Quran.
- Idris (AS) fulfilled his mission by guiding people back to the path of righteousness and inventing the first forms of scripture.
Prophet Idris (AS) is mentioned in the Quran as the “TRUSTWORTHY” and “PATIENT“.
In the Quran, Idris (AS) is mentioned as the early offspring of Prophet Adam (AS) and the oldest Prophet mentioned in the Holy Quran. Allah has placed Idris (AS) in between Adam (AS) and Noah (AS) because of his unique capabilities.
Sahih Bukhari‘s Hadith stated that Muhammad Prophet (PBUH) met Idris (AS) on the fourth heaven during the night of the journey, this hadith was narrated by Anas Ibn Malik. Idris (AS) was the Prophet of Allah and had the scope of Mystic and Philosopher.
Prophet Idris (AS)’s son Methuselah, was the grandfather of Nuh (AS).
After the death of Adam (p.b.u.h) and his successor, Seth, people started to forget Allah (s.w.t)’s words on their mission on Earth. They started to fight and deviate towards the path of Shaitaan (Satan).
Then, Allah (s.w.t) sent Idris (p.b.u.h), one of the Prophet Adam (p.b.u.h)’s 5th generation. Born and raised in Babylon, Idris’ mission was to guide people back on track. However, very few listened.
Allah (s.w.t) then ordered Idris (a.s.) to move from Babylon to Egypt. There, he fulfilled his mission to tell people to be fair and do things that were just. He taught them how to do the prayers, to fast on certain days, and to give a part of their wealth to the less fortunate.
Idris (p.b.u.h) was also the first Prophet to invent the first forms of scripture.
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