Prophet Idris (Enoch) [PBUH]
Allah's Praises of Enoch
Allah has praised Enoch, describing him as being a prophet and
truthful: And mention in the Book (the Qur'an) Idris (Enoch).
Verily! He was a man of truth, (and) a prophet. And We raised
him to a high station. Surah 19: 56-57
Birth and Teachings
Enoch was born and raised in Babylon following the teachings
and religion of Prophet Adam and his son Seth. Enoch was the
fifth generation of the Prophet Adam. He called the people
back to his forefathers' religion, but only a few listened to him,
while the majority turned away.
Prophet Enoch 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.
The Wise saying of Enoch
He was the first of the Children of Adam to be given
prophethood after Adam and Seth (PBUT). It is reported that
he was the first to invent the basic form of writing. Some of his
wise 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."