STORY OF PROPHET NUH (NOAH) IN ISLAM
The Muslims were left stranded following the death of Prophet Idris . Since, no other man from amongst them was chosen as a Prophet, people began to look to the pious companions of Idris for guidance. They respected and followed these righteous men and consulted them every time they were faced with a problem. Eventually, as time passed by, the pious men also had passed away leaving the Muslims again with no leader for guidance. They feared and were worried that they would stray from the path of Allah. Satan who watched on with shrewd eyes, approached the wailing men and women, disguised as a man, whispered in to their ears: “ If we make statues of these righteous men, it will be more pleasing to us in our worship and will remind us of them .” The men agreed as they perceived no harm in erecting statues of their most pious men, that would surely help them remember Allah and encourage them to do good. Satan had successfully planted his corrupt seed. He was patient for he knew that getting ma…
