The Story of Enoch (Idris)
Ibn Kathir
Allah has praised Enoch, describing him as being
a prophet and truthful: Mention in the Book
(Quran) Idris (Enoch). Verily! He was a man of
truth (and) a prophet. We raised him to a high
station. (Ch 19:56-57 Quran).
Enoch was born and raised in Babylon following
the teachings and religion of Prophet Adam
(pbuh) and his son Seth (pbuh). Enoch was the
5th 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.
He was the first of the Children of Adam to be
given prophethood after Adam and Seth (peace
upon them). It is reported that he was the 1st 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.