Prophet Nuhنوح
A patient prophet who built a great wooden ark on dry land — and was lifted to safety by Allah.
“And Nuh called to his son who was apart [from them], 'O my son, come aboard with us and be not with the disbelievers.'”
The story of Prophet Nuh
Prophet Nuh (Noah), peace be upon him, was sent to call his people back to the worship of the one God after they had turned to idols. He called them patiently, night and day, for many long years — the Qur’an mentions he was among them for nine hundred and fifty years — yet only a few chose to believe.
By Allah’s command, Nuh built a great ark on dry land, while his people mocked him. When the flood finally came, he carried the believers and pairs of every kind of animal to safety. Even his own son refused to come aboard and was lost — a reminder that guidance is a choice each person must make. At last the ark came to rest on Mount Judi, and Allah granted peace.
Nuh’s story teaches patience and perseverance: doing what is right steadily, year after year, and leaving the results in the hands of Allah.
In this story
The Long Calling
Nine hundred and fifty years of patient calling.
The Strange Boat
A great wooden ark rises in the middle of dry land.
The Rain Begins
Two of every kind aboard, and the sky opens.
The Wave Between Them
A father, a son, and Allah's quiet teaching about family of faith.
The Mountain of Judi
The rain stops, the ark settles, and Allah says peace.
What children learn
Patience that doesn’t quit
Nuh called his people for centuries without giving up hope.
Do right, trust Allah
He built the ark as commanded, even while others laughed.
Guidance is a choice
Even a prophet’s son had to choose faith for himself.
Questions about Prophet Nuh
Who was Prophet Nuh?+
Nuh (Noah), peace be upon him, was an early prophet sent to call his people away from idol-worship to Allah. When they refused, Allah commanded him to build the ark before the flood (Surah Hud, Surah Nuh).
What happened in the story of Nuh’s ark?+
Allah commanded Nuh to build an ark and carry the believers and pairs of animals to safety from a great flood; the ark later settled on Mount Judi.
What can children learn from Nuh?+
Patience and perseverance — to keep doing what is right steadily over time and to leave the outcome to Allah.
Hear Prophet Nuh's full story tonight.
Free to start in the Sukun Kids app, narrated softly for sleep.