Prophet Nuh (AS), known as Noah in English, is one of the prophets whose story appears repeatedly in the Quran. Surah Nuh, the 71st chapter of the Quran, is named after him and recounts his call to his people.

Nuh (AS) called his people to worship Allah

The Quran describes Nuh (AS) as warning his people and calling them to worship Allah alone. Surah Nuh records that he appealed to them openly and privately and encouraged them to seek Allah's forgiveness.

Persistence in his mission

The Quranic account emphasises Nuh's perseverance over a long period despite rejection by many among his people. Other Quranic passages describe arguments made by opponents who questioned his prophethood and objected to the people who followed him.

The ark and the flood

The Quran states that Allah instructed Nuh (AS) to build the ark. When the appointed event came, Nuh and those permitted to accompany him were saved while the flood overtook those who rejected the warning.

The Quran also recounts the deeply personal episode involving one of Nuh's sons, who refused to join him and was among those overtaken by the flood.

Surah Nuh

Surah Nuh focuses particularly on the prophet's preaching, his people's response and his supplication to Allah. The account emphasises worship, repentance, patience and accountability.

Quranic account and later traditions

Details about Nuh (AS) found in later commentaries, historical narratives and popular retellings are not always stated directly in the Quran. When discussing his story, it is useful to distinguish Quranic statements from later explanatory traditions.