Of course. Here is the story of Prophet Noah (AS) translated into simple and fluent English.


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### The Story of Prophet Noah (AS): The First Great Messenger of God


In a very ancient time, when human societies had begun to expand after the descent of Prophet Adam (AS) but had gradually forgotten the right path, the Merciful God sent His first great prophet to guide humanity. He was Noah (AS), a patient, steadfast man filled with faith, tasked with calling his misguided people to monotheism and the worship of the One God. His story, detailed in the Holy Quran, is the narrative of a tremendous struggle between truth and falsehood, faith and disbelief, and ultimately, the salvation of the believers and the destruction of the wrongdoers.


#### A Misguided People and the Emergence of a Prophet


The people of Noah, who lived in the lands of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), had over many generations drifted away from the teachings of Adam and Seth (AS). Initially, they remembered righteous and good people after their deaths. To honor them, they built statues named Wadd, Suwa', Yaghuth, Ya'uq, and Nasr. But as time passed, later generations forgot the reason these statues were made and began to worship them. Idolatry, oppression, corruption, and injustice had spread throughout society.


It was in these conditions that God chose the faithful Noah as a prophet. Noah, known for his wisdom and kindness, received a monumental mission: to call his people to abandon the worship of lifeless idols and return to the worship of the One God, Allah.


#### Public and Private Invitation: Years of Steadfastness


Noah (AS) began his work gently and with wisdom. At first, he invited his relatives, family, and influential people secretly and individually. A small number with pure hearts accepted his call. But when the invitation became public, he faced fierce resistance.


He then proclaimed his message openly, standing among the people and calling out: "O my people! Worship Allah—you have no other god except Him. Will you not fear Him?"


But his people responded with nothing but mockery and ridicule. The chiefs of disbelief and polytheism, who saw their interests threatened by the end of idol worship, began to defame Noah. They accused him of lying, madness, and ambition, telling people: "He is nothing but a human being like you. He wants to assert superiority over you. If God had wanted to send a messenger, He would have sent an angel. This man only wants to turn you away from the gods of your fathers."


Noah (AS) responded with patience and composure, saying: "O my people! I have no ambition for wealth or power; my reward is only with God. I do not want to drive you away from worshipping those whom you think bring you closer to God's mercy, but these idols have no power. They can neither benefit nor harm you. I am calling you to the Almighty, the Forgiver."


Years passed. Noah called his people day and night, in every situation, and by every possible means. He promised them God's forgiveness and mercy and warned them of the painful punishment on the Day of Judgment. But the more he called them, the more they turned away, persisting in disbelief and rebellion. To annoy him, they would put their fingers in their ears when he passed by so they wouldn't hear him and cover themselves with their clothes so they wouldn't see him.


#### The Descent of Punishment and the Prayer for Destruction


Noah (AS) continued calling his people not for 10 years, not for 100 years, not for 500 years, but according to traditions, for **950 years**. During this long period, only a small number, mostly from the poor and weak, believed in him. Even his wife and one of his sons (Canaan) were among his enemies.


Finally, after all this perseverance and when there was no hope left for their guidance, Noah (AS) raised his hands in prayer and complained to God. He said: "My Lord! I have called my people night and day, but my call only increased their flight. Instead of believing, they put their fingers in their ears, covered themselves with their clothes, persisted in their disbelief, and acted arrogantly. My Lord! Do not leave a single disbeliever on earth. If you leave them, they will mislead Your servants and give birth only to sinful, disbelieving children."


God answered Noah's prayer and said to him: "Soon Our command will come to pass, and water will gush forth from the heavens and the earth. Now begin building the Ark, and do not speak to Me concerning those who did wrong (your people), for they are to be drowned."


#### Building the Ark of Salvation: A New Wave of Mockery


On God's command, Noah began building a huge ship in a place far from the sea, on dry land. This became a new reason for his people to mock him. The chiefs and nobles would pass by him, laughing and sneering: "O Noah! You who called yourself a prophet, now you have become a carpenter? Is there a sea here that you are building a ship? Or have you gone mad?"


Noah (AS) responded to them: "If you are mocking us now, we will soon mock you just as you are mocking us. And you will know upon whom a disgracing punishment will fall."


He continued building the ship under God's guidance. The Quran points out that God instructed him: "When Our command comes and the oven overflows (a sign for the start of the flood), take on board a pair from each species (male and female), and your family—except those against whom the decree has already been passed—and those who believe." But only a few had believed with him.


#### The Great Flood and the Salvation of the Believers


Finally, the appointed time arrived. The divine sign, referred to in some traditions as "water gushing from an oven," appeared. The sky split open, and torrential, continuous rain began to pour. From the depths of the earth, great springs burst forth, and water rose from all sides. The land turned into a vast ocean one piece after another.


Noah (AS) ordered the believers and his companions, who were very few in number (in some traditions, around 80 people), to board the ship along with pairs of all animals (to preserve their species). His wife and son Canaan, who were not among the believers, refused this command.


Noah's great ship sailed upon the raging waves. A terrifying scene was unfolding. The water had covered all the valleys and mountains. The disbelievers, who had arrogantly mocked God's prophet just yesterday, were now scrambling to save themselves. Some tried to take refuge in the mountains, but the water overwhelmed them. Parents carried their children on their shoulders hoping for salvation, but the merciless waves swallowed them all.


Amid this chaos, Noah (AS) saw his son standing in a distant place, thinking he could be saved by fleeing to a mountain. He called out to him: "O my son! Come aboard with us and do not be with the disbelievers!"


But his son arrogantly replied: "I will take refuge on a mountain to save me from the water."


Noah said with sorrow: "Today there is no protector from the command of Allah except whom He gives mercy." And at that moment, a huge, mountain-like wave rose between them and swept the son away, drowning him. At this point, Noah understood a painful truth: family ties can never replace faith. Anxious for his family, he turned to God and said: "My Lord! My son is from my family, and Your promise is true, and You are the most just of judges!"


God said to Noah: "O Noah! Indeed, he is not of your family (for he acted contrary to your path). Indeed, his deed was unrighteous. So do not ask Me for that of which you have no knowledge. I advise you not to be among the ignorant."


Noah (AS), understanding the depth of God's wisdom, said with remorse: "My Lord! I seek refuge in You from asking that of which I have no knowledge. And unless You forgive me and have mercy on me, I will be among the losers."


#### The End of the Flood and a New Beginning


The storm lasted for six months, and Noah's ship moved upon the waters. Finally, God's command was issued, and the waters calmed. The ship came to rest on Mount Judi (in modern-day Turkey). By God's command, it was said: "O Noah! Disembark in peace from Us and with blessings upon you and upon nations from those with you."


Noah (AS) and his faithful companions, after months upon the water, set foot on dry land. They established a new generation of humankind, all monotheistic and obedient to the One God. All humans today are, according to tradition, descendants of this small group.


#### Lessons and Warnings from the Story of Noah (AS)


The story of Prophet Noah (AS) is one of the most profound narratives in the Quran, offering deep lessons for all people in all eras:


1. **Patience and Steadfastness in Truth:** Noah patiently called his people for 950 years without his resolve diminishing. This is a model for all preachers and reformers.

2. **Duty Over Results:** Noah's success was not measured by the number of believers but by the performance of his duty. He fulfilled his mission perfectly, even if the desired result was not achieved.

3. **Wise Methods of Invitation:** He used various methods (secret, public, individual, collective, logical argumentation, giving good news, and warning).

4. **The Separation of Faith from Disbelief, Even in the Closest Relationships:** The story of Noah's wife and son shows that family closeness cannot replace faith, and everyone is responsible for their own actions.

5. **The Terrible End of Arrogance and Tyranny:** The chiefs of Noah's people, who felt superior due to their wealth and status, were ultimately humiliated and destroyed.

6. **God's Mercy and Salvation for Believers:** Although God may be wrathful, He always provides a way of salvation and respite for His believing servants. The Ark is a symbol of that divine salvation, built by His command.

7. **The Absolute Power of God:** This story shows that all laws of nature are under God's control, and whenever He wills, He can overthrow one system and replace it with a new one.


The story of Noah (AS) is not just a historical account but a perpetual narrative repeated throughout history: the struggle between truth and falsehood, and the ultimate victory of light over darkness, provided that the people of faith adopt the patience and steadfastness of Noah (AS).