Story Of Prophet Idris (PBUH)

    Prophet Idris or Enoch (PBUH) is considered as the second prophet after Prophet Adam (PBUH)  and some consider him as third after Prophet Sheeth (PBUH). 

Idris (PBUH) was born and raised in Babylon following the teachings and religion of Prophet Adam (PBUH) and his son Sheeth (PBUH). Idris was the 5th generation of the Prophet Adam (PBUH). He called the people back to his forefathers religion, but only few listened to him, while the majority turned away.

Allah has praised Prophet Idris (PBUH), describing him as being a prophet and truthful. 

Narrated in Surah Maryam, Verse 56 & 57:

"Mention in the Book (The Qur'an) Idris (Enoch). Verily! He was a man of truth, a Prophet."

"And we raised him to a high station."

Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) says: "Prophet Idris (PBUH) was the first man to write. He was good looking, spoke clearly, very calm and quiet, speaks only when required and lowered his gaze while walking. 

Prophet Idris (PBUH) called people away from Zina (illicit sexual relations), corruption, killing and fought against injustice. He and his followers left Babylon for Egypt. There he carried on his mission, calling people to what is just and fair, teaching them certain prayers and instructing them to fast on certain days and to give a portion of their wealth to the poor. He declared war against corrupted people and was victorious. 

The Wise Sayings Of Prophet Idris (PBUH):

Prophet Idris (PBUH) was the first of the Children of Adam (PBUH) to be given prophethood after Adam and Sheeth (Peace Be Upon Them). It is reported that he was the first to invent the basic form of writing.

Some if his sayings are:

"Happy is he who looks at his own deeds and appoints them as pleaders to his Lord."

"None can show better gratitude for Allah's favors than he who shares them with others."

"Do not envy people for what they have as they will only enjoy it for a short while."

"He who indulges in excess will not benefit from it."

"The real joy of life is to have wisdom."

Allah's reward to Prophet Idris (PBUH):

Prophet Idris (PBUH) was told by Allah (SWT) that whoever follows you and do good, the reward will be doubled to him. He was very happy by the reward and asked other Angels to speak to the Angel of Death to prolong his death a little bit to collect the rewards. 

He rode on the wing of an Angel and crossed first, second and third Heaven when he reached the fourth Heaven Allah (SWT) instructed the Angel of Death to take the soul of Prophet Idris (PBUH) in the fourth Heaven. 

Prophet Idris (PBUH) was physically taken to Heaven. He requested to live a little more however, Angel of Death was commanded by Allah (SWT) to take the soul of Idris (PBUH).

Success comes from Allah (SWT) and He knows the best.