The Ark December 26, 2011
Posted by ummibraheem in Islam, The Prophets.Tags: noah, nuh
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Bismillah. This is a continuation of our Prophets of Islam series. We already began the story of Nuh, and inshaAllah we will complete it today.
Build the Ship, O Nuh
The more Nuh called his people to Allah, the more they increased in disbelief, until they said, “If you do not desist, O Noah, you will surely be of those who are stoned.” (26:116) At this point, Noah prayed against them, and Allah responded to his prayer. Nuh said,
“My Lord! Verily, my people have denied me. Therefore, judge You between me and them.”
Allah instructed Nuh to built the ship/ark. “And construct the ship under Our Eyes and with Our Inspiration, and address Me not on behalf of those who did wrong; they are surely to be drowned.” (11:37)
As Nuh was constructing the ship, whenever the chiefs of his people would pass by, they would make fun of him and mock him. Imagine how hard that must have been – to be doing something like building a ship on top of a hill and there was no ocean or river. Imagine the leaders of the people coming and mocking you. What a difficult situation that must have been! It oddly made me think of bullies in school; how they are so ignorant themselves, but they come and mock the children for good in others – like being smart or having good character is something to mock one for!
So Nuh begins to build this shop by the command of Allah. Nuh told them, “If you mock at us, so do we mock at you likewise for your mocking. And you will know who it is on whom will come a torment that will cover him with disgrace and on whom will fall a lasting torment.” (11:38-39)
We Will Witness
Disbelief and stubborness became their characteristics in this world, and so it will be in the Hereafter. The Prophet (S) said:
Noah and his people would come (on the Day of Judgment), Allah will say: “Did you convey My Message?” Noah will answer: “Yes, my Lord.” Then Allah will ask his people: “Did he convey to you My Message?” They will answer: “No! No Prophet came to us.” Then He will say to Noah: “Who could bear witness for you?” He will reply: “Muhammad and his Ummah.” So we will bear wtiness that Noah conveyed the Message.” (Bukhaari)
The Ark and Its Cargo
How big was the ship? (more…)
