The story of the Prophet Idris (Enoch) and his ascent - in the Quran

The story of the Prophet Idris (Enoch) and his ascent is mentioned briefly in the Quran, but with limited details. According to Islamic tradition, Idris is considered a prophet and messenger of God. The Quran mentions that Idris was a truthful and patient person who was raised to a high station. The Quran also mentions that God took him up to Himself, which is interpreted as his ascent to the heavens without experiencing death.

Islamic scholars and commentators have provided additional details and interpretations of the story of Prophet Idris and his ascent. Some traditions suggest that Idris lived for over 1,000 years and was taken up to heaven after completing his mission on earth. It is also believed that he received knowledge of astronomy and other sciences directly from God.

There is some debate among scholars regarding the exact location of Idris's ascent. Some believe that it took place at the site of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, while others suggest that it occurred in a different location.

In Islamic tradition, Prophet Idris is highly revered as a symbol of piety and devotion to God. His story serves as an inspiration for Muslims to strive for righteousness and to seek knowledge throughout their lives.

The verses in the Quran that mention Idris are:

"And mention in the Book, Idris. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet. And We raised him to a high station." (Quran 19:56-57)

Quran 19:56-57:

"And mention in the Book, Idris. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet. And We raised him to a high station." (Quran 19:56-57)

Note: Although these verses mention the Prophet Idris, they do not specifically refer to his ascent. The story of his ascent is not mentioned in the Quran.

The story of Prophet Idris (Enoch) and his ascent is not mentioned in detail in the Quran. Only a few brief references are made to him. In Quran 19:56-57, it is mentioned that Idris was a righteous and patient prophet who was elevated to a high rank in paradise by Allah. However, there is no mention of his ascent or the circumstances surrounding it in the Quran. The story of his ascent is more commonly found in Islamic literature and traditions.

The story of the birth of Prophet Isa (Jesus) - in the Quran

The story of the birth of Prophet Isa (Jesus) in the Quran is mentioned in several verses. According to the Quran, Prophet Isa was born to the Virgin Maryam (Mary) through the miraculous intervention of Allah. The story is described in Chapter 3, verses 45-47:

"Behold! The angels said: 'O Mary! Allah gives you glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Isa, the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allah. He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity. And he shall be (of the company) of the righteous.' She said: 'O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me?' He said: 'Even so: Allah creates what He wills: When He has decreed a Plan, He but says to it, "Be," and it is!'"

The Quran also describes the events surrounding the birth of Prophet Isa in Chapter 19, verses 16-35, including how Maryam retreated to a secluded place and gave birth to Isa alone, and how Allah provided for her and her newborn son during this time.

Chapter 19, verses 16-35:

Verse 16:

"Relate in the Book (the story of) Mary, when she withdrew from her family to a place in the East."

Verse 17:

"She placed a screen (to screen herself) from them; then We sent her our angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects."

Verse 18:

"She said: "I seek refuge from you to (Allah) Most Gracious: (come not near) if thou dost fear Allah."

Verse 19:

"He said: "Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord, (to announce) to thee the gift of a holy son."

Verse 20:

"She said: "How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?"

Verse 21:

"He said: "So (it will be): thy Lord saith, 'that is easy for Me: and (We wish) to appoint him as a Sign unto men and a Mercy from Us':It is a matter (so) decreed."

Verse 22:

"So she conceived him, and she retired with him to a remote place."

Verse 23:

"And the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm-tree: she cried (in her anguish): 'Ah! would that I had died before this! would that I had been a thing forgotten and out of sight!'"

Verse 24:

"But (a voice) cried to her from beneath the (palm-tree): 'Grieve not! for thy Lord hath provided a rivulet beneath thee;'"

Verse 25:

"'And shake towards thyself the trunk of the palm-tree: It will let fall fresh ripe dates upon thee.'"

Verse 26:

"'So eat and drink and cool (thine) eye. And if thou dost see any man, say, "I have vowed a fast to (Allah) Most Gracious, and this day will I enter into no talk with any human being.'"

Verse 27:

"At length she brought the (babe) to her people, carrying him (in her arms). They said: 'O Mary! truly an amazing thing hast thou brought!'"

Verse 28:

"'O sister of Aaron! thy father was not a man of evil, nor thy mother a woman unchaste!'"

Verse 29:

"But she pointed to the babe. They said: 'How can we talk to one who is a child in the cradle?'"

Verse 30:

"He said: 'I am indeed a servant of Allah: He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet;"

Verse 31:

"'And He hath made me blessed wheresoever I be, and hath enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live;"

Verse 32:

"'(He) hath made me kind to my mother, and not overbearing or miserable;"

Verse 33:

"'So peace is on me the day I was born, the day that I die, and the day that I shall be raised up to life (again)!'"

Verse 34:

"Such (was) Jesus the son of Mary: (it is) a statement of truth, about which they (vainly) dispute."

Verse 35:

"It is not befitting to (the majesty of) Allah that He should beget a son. Glory be to Him! when He determines a matter, He only says to it, 'Be', and it is."

The story of the Prophet Eesa (Jesus) and his birth is mentioned in several chapters of the Quran, including Chapter 3 (Surah Al Imran), Chapter 19 (Surah Maryam), and Chapter 5 (Surah Al-Maidah). According to the Quranic account, the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and informed her that she would bear a child named Eesa through a miraculous conception. Eesa was born and performed many miracles, such as healing the sick and raising the dead, and was given the Gospel as a divine scripture to guide his people.

The story of the people of the cave - in the Quran

The story of the people of the cave is mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) in the Quran. It is about a group of young believers who lived in a society where the majority of people worshipped idols. These believers were persecuted for their faith and were forced to flee their homes to avoid being killed. They sought refuge in a cave and slept there for many years, while Allah (God) kept them in a deep slumber. When they awoke, they found that their community had changed and become more accepting of monotheism. The story is a reminder of the power of faith and Allah's protection of His believers.

The story of the people of the cave, or "Ashab al-Kahf" in Arabic, is mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf (the 18th chapter) of the Quran. It tells the tale of a group of young men who lived in a town where the majority of people did not believe in Allah. The young men, who were believers, fled to a cave to escape persecution and seek refuge in Allah.

They fell asleep in the cave and woke up many years later, only to find that the town they had fled from had now become a place of believers in Allah. The story highlights the power and protection of Allah, and the importance of faith and trust in Him. It also emphasizes the idea that true believers will be rewarded and saved by Allah, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

The story of the people of the cave is mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf, which has 110 verses. The story of the people of the cave takes up verses 9-26, which means there are 18 verses in the Quran that mention this story.

"Or do you think that the companions of the cave and the inscription were, among Our signs, a wonder?" (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:9)

"When the youths retreated to the cave and said, 'Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.'" (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:10)

"So We cast [a cover of sleep] over their ears within the cave for a number of years." (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:11)

"Then We awakened them that We might show which of the two factions was most precise in calculating what [extent] they had remained in time." (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:12)

"We relate to you, [O Muhammad], their story in truth. Indeed, they were youths who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance." (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:13)

"And We made firm their hearts when they stood up and said, 'Our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth. Never will we invoke besides Him any deity. We would have certainly spoken, then, an excessive transgression.'" (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:14)

"These, our people, have taken besides Him deities. Why do they not bring for [worship of] them a clear authority? And who is more unjust than one who invents about Allah a lie?" (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:15-16)

"[The youths said to one another], 'And when you have withdrawn from them and that which they worship other than Allah, retreat to the cave. Your Lord will spread out for you of His mercy and will prepare for you from your affair facility.'" (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:16)

"And you would think them awake, while they were asleep. And We turned them to the right and to the left, while their dog stretched his forelegs at the entrance. If you had looked at them, you would have turned from them in flight and been filled by them with terror." (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:18)

"And similarly, We awakened them that they might question one another. Said a speaker from among them, 'How long have you remained [here]?' They said, 'We have remained a day or part of a day.' They said, 'Your Lord is most knowing of how long you remained. So send one of you with this silver coin of yours to the city and let him look to which is the best of food and bring you provision from it and let him be cautious. And let no one be aware of you.'" (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:19)

"Indeed, they, if they come to know of you, will stone you or return you to their religion. And never would you succeed, then - ever.'" (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:20)

"And similarly, We caused them to be found that they [who found them] would know that the promise of Allah is truth and that of the Hour there is no doubt. [That was] when they disputed among themselves about their affair and [then] said, 'Construct over them a structure. Their Lord is most knowing about them.' Said those who prevailed in the matter, 'We will surely take [for ourselves] over them a masjid.'" (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:21

Surah Al-Kahf, Verse 16: "And when ye withdraw from them and that which they worship except Allah, then seek refuge in the cave: your Lord will spread out for you of His mercy and will prepare for you from your affair a facility."

Surah Al-Kahf, Verse 17: "And thou mightest have seen the sun when it rose move away from their cave to the right, and when it set go past them on the left, and they were in the cleft thereof. That was (one) of the portents of Allah. He whom Allah guideth, he indeed is led aright, and he whom He sendeth astray, for him thou wilt not find a guiding friend."

Surah Al-Kahf, Verse 18: "And thou wouldst have deemed them waking though they were asleep, and We caused them to turn over to the right and the left, and their dog stretching out his paws on the threshold. If thou hadst observed them closely thou hadst assuredly turned away from them in flight, and hadst been filled with awe of them."

Surah Al-Kahf, Verse 19: "And in like manner We awakened them that they might question one another. A speaker from among them said: How long have ye tarried? They said: We have tarried a day or some part of a day, (Others) said: Your Lord best knoweth what ye have tarried. Now send one of you with this your silver coin unto the city, and let him see what food is purest there and bring you a supply thereof. Let him be courteous and let him not disclose your secret."

Surah Al-Kahf, Verse 20: "Lo! if they should come to know of you, they will stone you or turn you back to their religion; then ye will never prosper."

Surah Al-Kahf, Verse 21: "And in like manner We disclosed them (to the people of the city) that they might know that the promise of Allah is true, and that, as for the Hour, there is no doubt concerning it. When (the people of the city) disputed of their case among themselves, they said: Build over them a building; their Lord knoweth best concerning them. Those who won their point said: We verily shall build a place of worship over them."

Surah Al-Kahf, Verse 22: "(Some) will say: They were three, their dog the fourth, and (some) say: Five, their dog the sixth, guessing at random; and (some) say: Seven, and their dog the eighth. Say (O Muhammad): My Lord is Best Aware of their number. None knoweth them save a few. So contend not concerning them except with an outward contending, and ask not any of them to pronounce concerning them."

Surah Al-Kahf, Verse 23: "And say not of anything: Lo! I shall do that tomorrow."

Surah Al-Kahf, Verse 24: "Except if Allah will. And remember thy Lord when thou forgettest and say: It may be that my Lord guideth me unto a nearer way of truth than this."

The story of the people of the cave, as narrated in the Quran, is about a group of young believers who lived in a time when their people were committing shirk (associating partners with Allah) and persecuting the believers. Seeking refuge from their oppressors, they sought shelter in a cave where Allah put them into a deep sleep for many years. When they woke up, they found that their people had either passed away or changed their ways, and they continued to live their lives as faithful believers. The story highlights the power of faith, trust in Allah, and the rewards of steadfastness in the face of persecution.

The story of the Prophet Musa (Moses) and his encounter with Khidr - in the Quran

The story of the Prophet Musa (Moses) and his encounter with Khidr is mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf (18:60-82) in the Quran. The story begins with Musa being asked by his people who is the most knowledgeable person on earth. Musa claims he is, but Allah informs him that there is someone even more knowledgeable than him. Allah then commands Musa to seek out this person, who is named Khidr. Musa sets out on a journey to find him and eventually meets him by the sea. Khidr agrees to teach Musa some of his knowledge, but warns him that he will not understand everything that he does. Together, they embark on a series of events, where Khidr performs some seemingly strange and harmful actions, including damaging a boat and killing a child. Each time, Khidr explains that there is a deeper wisdom behind his actions, which Musa is not able to comprehend. The story teaches the importance of accepting Allah's knowledge and wisdom, even if it seems incomprehensible to us.

The story of the Prophet Musa (Moses) and his encounter with Khidr is narrated in Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave), verses 60-82. It tells of Prophet Musa's journey to meet with Khidr, a wise servant of Allah, in order to gain knowledge from him.

Prophet Musa requested to accompany Khidr on his journey, but Khidr warned him that he may not have the patience to observe and understand the wisdom behind his actions. Prophet Musa insisted, and the two set out on their journey.

During their journey, Khidr performed actions that appeared to be unjust or meaningless, but he explained to Prophet Musa that there were deeper reasons and divine wisdom behind them. At one point, Khidr explained that he had to damage a boat belonging to poor fishermen in order to prevent it from being seized by a tyrant king. At another point, he killed a young boy, which seemed cruel and unjust, but it was actually to prevent him from growing up to be a disobedient and ungrateful person who would cause great harm to his parents.

Prophet Musa struggled to understand these actions, but Khidr reminded him that he had warned him he may not have the patience to understand. Eventually, Khidr revealed that he was only able to perform these actions by the will and guidance of Allah, and that there was a wisdom and divine purpose behind them.

The story teaches that there is often a wisdom and purpose behind seemingly unjust or inexplicable events, and that it is important to trust in Allah's plan and guidance, even if we cannot fully understand it.

There are 18 verses in the Quran that mention about The story of the Prophet Musa (Moses) and his encounter with Khidr.

"And (remember) when Moses said to his servant: "I will not give up (travelling) until I reach the junction of the two seas or until I spend years and years in travelling."

But when they reached the junction of the two seas, they forgot their fish, and it took its way into the sea as in a tunnel.

So when they had passed further on (beyond that fixed place), Moses said to his servant: "Bring us our morning meal; truly, we have suffered much fatigue in this journey of ours."

He said: "Do you remember when we betook ourselves to the rock? I indeed forgot the fish, none but Satan made me forget to remember it. It took its course into the sea in a strange (way)!"

(Moses) said: "That is what we have been seeking." So, they went back retracing their footsteps.

Then they found one of Our slaves, unto whom We had given mercy from Us, and whom We had taught knowledge from Our presence.

Moses said to him (Khidr) "May I follow you so that you teach me something of that knowledge (guidance and true path) which you have been taught (by Allah)?"

He (Khidr) said: "Verily! You will not be able to have patience with me!"

"And how can you have patience about a thing which you know not?"

Moses said: "If Allah wills, you will find me patient, and I will not disobey you in aught."

He (Khidr) said: "Then, if you follow me, ask me not about anything till I myself mention it to you."

So they both proceeded, till, when they embarked the ship, he (Khidr) scuttled it. Moses said: "Have you scuttled it in order to drown its people? Verily, you have committed a thing "Imra" (a Munkar - evil, bad, dreadful thing)."

He (Khidr) said: "Did I not tell you, that you would not be able to have patience with me?"

(Moses) said: "Call me not to account for what I forgot, and be not hard upon me for my affair (with you)."

Then they both proceeded, till they met a boy, he (Khidr) killed him. Moses said: "Have you killed an innocent person who had killed none? Verily, you have committed a thing "Nukra" (a great Munkar - prohibited, evil, dreadful thing)!"

(Khidr) said: "Did I not tell you that you can have no patience with me?"

(Moses) said: "If ever I ask you about anything after this, keep me not in your company, you have received an excuse from me."

Then they both proceeded, till they came to the inhabitants of a town. They asked them for food, but they refused to entertain them. Then they found therein a wall about to collapse and he (Khidr) set it up straight. (Moses) said: "If you had wished, surely, you could have taken wages for it!"

The story of Prophet Musa and his encounter with Khidr is narrated in Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) in the Quran, which consists of four verses (18:60-63). In this story, Musa seeks knowledge from Allah and is directed by Him to meet Khidr, a servant of Allah who possesses divine knowledge. Khidr agrees to teach Musa, but warns him that he may not have the patience to understand his actions. Together, they embark on a journey where Khidr performs seemingly strange actions, each of which has a hidden wisdom behind it. Eventually, Musa's impatience gets the better of him and he questions Khidr, who reveals that they must part ways as Musa was not able to exercise the patience required to learn from him. The story teaches the importance of patience, trust in Allah's wisdom, and the hidden mysteries of the divine plan that are beyond human comprehension.

The story of the Prophet Dhul-Qarnayn and his travels - in the Quran

The story of the Prophet Dhul-Qarnayn and his travels is mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf (chapter 18) of the Quran. According to the story, Dhul-Qarnayn was a righteous and powerful king who traveled extensively, reaching the farthest reaches of the earth. He traveled to the west and the east and encountered various people and tribes. Along his travels, he built a barrier to protect people from the harm of the tribes of Gog and Magog. The story also mentions Dhul-Qarnayn's justice and piety, and how he attributed his power and success to Allah. The exact identity of Dhul-Qarnayn is debated among Islamic scholars, with some suggesting he may have been Alexander the Great or a mythical figure.

The story of Prophet Dhul-Qarnayn is narrated in Surah Al-Kahf, which is the 18th chapter of the Quran. The name Dhul-Qarnayn means "the one with two horns" or "the two-horned one", which is believed to refer to either his physical appearance or the two kingdoms he ruled over.

The Quran describes him as a righteous and just king who was given great power and resources by Allah. Dhul-Qarnayn is said to have traveled extensively, reaching the farthest corners of the earth. He encountered various tribes and people on his journeys, and he treated them with fairness and justice.

One of the most well-known episodes of his travels was when he encountered a people who were suffering from the attacks of the tribes of Gog and Magog. They asked Dhul-Qarnayn to help them, so he built a great barrier of iron and copper to protect them. The barrier was so strong that neither the people of Gog and Magog nor anyone else could penetrate it.

The Quran also describes Dhul-Qarnayn as a pious and humble king who recognized that his power and success were gifts from Allah. He attributed his accomplishments to Allah and was grateful for His blessings.

The exact identity of Dhul-Qarnayn is a matter of debate among scholars. Some suggest that he was Alexander the Great, while others argue that he was a mythical figure. Regardless of his identity, the story of Dhul-Qarnayn serves as an example of righteousness, justice, and humility in leadership.

There are 3 verses in the Quran that mention the story of the Prophet Dhul-Qarnayn and his travels.

"They ask you, [O Muhammad], about Dhul-Qarnayn. Say, "I will recite to you about him a report." Indeed We established him upon the earth, and We gave him to everything a way [i.e., ability, means, method]. So he followed a way. Until, when he reached the setting of the sun, he found it [as if] setting in a spring of black muddy (or hot) [or boiling] water. And he found near it a people. Allah said, "O Dhul-Qarnayn, either you punish [them] or else adopt among them [a way of] goodness." [Quran 18:83-84]

"He said, "As for one who wrongs, we will punish him. Then he will be returned to his Lord, and He will punish him with a terrible punishment. But as for one who believes and does righteousness, he will have a reward of Paradise, and we will speak to him from our command with ease." Then he followed a way until he came to the rising of the sun, he found it rising on a people for whom We had not made against it any shield." [Quran 18:87-91]

"And thus [We had encompassed all that he had in knowledge] he had encompassed the land [i.e., the whole world] and knew how to reach the utmost boundaries [or the paths across the land]. Then he followed a way until, when he reached between two mountains, he found before them a people who could hardly understand [his] speech." [Quran 18:93-94]

The story of the Prophet Dhul-Qarnayn and his travels is mentioned in three verses of the Quran: Surah Al-Kahf (18:83-98). It tells the story of a righteous and just ruler who travels to the ends of the earth, where he meets various peoples and encounters different challenges. He ultimately builds a barrier to protect a community from harm, and is praised by Allah for his deeds. The identity of Dhul-Qarnayn is debated, with some scholars suggesting that he was Alexander the Great, while others believe he was a different figure from history or mythology.