Prophets Stories In Islam

The Story Of Prophet Idris (as)

Idris (as) was born at the time of Adam (as). So they both met each other. So Idris (as) born during Adam's lifetime and he lived 120 years of Adam's life. He was there and then he lived during Sheeth (as) lifetime.
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According to a hadith from Abu-Dharr, it is narrated that 30 books were revealed on Idris (as) and other traditions state that he was the first person who had initiated writing with a pen. So writing before Idris (as) didn't exist until Allah (swt) taught him how to write and he is the one who taught people how to write. Allah (swt) awarded Idris (as) with skill in various fields of science, such as mathematics and astronomy. Prophet idris also known to be an expert in making the tools of human needs. He knew all the languages on earth. .
It is narrated from Wahab that Idris was a well-built man with a broad chest. He had less hair on his body and more on his head. His one ear is bigger than the other. He had scanty hair on his chest and spoke in a low voice. While walking his feet used to come close to one another. He is known as Idris because he used to teach about the magnanimity of Allah (swt) and the excellence of Islam.
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When Idris (as) came after Sheeth (as), He was of course the ruler. A Prophet and a Messenger and their leader, and He ruled by Allah his law and He changed some of the Shareeah of Sheeth (as). And one of the things that Idris came up with at that time was 'Jihad'. The first Prophet and Messenger to call for Jihad (fighting in the path of Allah (swt)) was Idris (as).
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When He (as) saw the corruption spreading, especially among the people of Cain, and that corruption is spreading even within the people of Idris. So Idris (as) declared a war against corruption and against the corrupt people. He prepared an army of Horseman and people walking and fighting against the people of Cain. Allah (swt) gave victory to Idris (as).
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And Allah (swt) says in the Quran: "And mention Ishmael, Idris and Dhul-Khifl. All were of the patient and we admitted them into our mercy. Indeed, they were of the righteous." (21:85-86)
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Allah (swt) speaks about Him in Surat Maryam: "And mention in the book, Idris, Indeed, He was a man of truth and a Prophet. And we raised him to a high station." (19:56-57)
Prophet Muhammed (pbuh), when He (pbuh) went to the Isra Wa Miraj, on the journey of the Miraj, He (pbuh) met Prophets amd messengers in every heaven and He (pbuh) met Idris (as) in the fourth heaven.
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Allah revealed to Idris one day, the rewards of all the good deeds of Mankind every single day. Over his own deeds, Own rewards, over the good deeds of Idris (as). Allah (swt) also gives him the rewards of all the people living at the time of Idris (as). So He (as) thanked Allah (swt) and He (as) realized that the only way to increase more rewards is to live for longer.
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And one of the Angels was a good friend of Idris (as) and a companion to him. So Idris told this Angel that "Allah (swt) revealed to me that every single day I get all the good rewards and the deeds of all the people on the surface of this earth without my own rewards, at the top of my own good deeds. Is there any chance that you could talk to the Angel of Death and ask him to delay my life and for me to live even longer?"
So the Angel said:"we will see."
So Idris (as) went on the back of this Angel, and flew with him all the way to the heavens. And then they met with the Angel of Death on the fourth heaven.
So this Angel told the Angel of Death that "Idris is asking that if you could make him live longer?"
So the Angel of Death said, "And where is Idris?"
He said, "He is on my back."
So the Angel of Death said, "Amazing"
Angel asked, "What's Amazing?"
Angel of Death said, "Allah (swt) ordered me to take the soul of Idris in the fourth heaven and I wondered How I am going to do this. I was amazed. Subhan Allah, Allah (swt) made it happen."
Idris (as) came with one intention, Angel of Death came with another and Allah (swt) only happens what He wills.
Idris (as) passed away and His (as) soul was taken in the fourth Heaven. The only Prophet who died in fourth heaven. Subhan Allah.