Thursday, 4 June 2020

Why God chose Noah and his family to restart the world

Noah’s father Lamech put his hope in Yahweh and believed in the God of his fathers, Jared, Enoch and Methuselah. Noah brought Lamech relief and rest from the ground that God had cursed, after Adam and Eve’s fall.

Noah was born in the 10th generation beginning with Adam. He was like his great-grandfather Enoch, the first man to walk with God after Adam and Eve’s sin. Enoch’s relationship to God and special revelations set him apart from all other men. He was the first man who did not have to die and Enoch was “translated” by God and taken straight to heaven. Noah’s grandfather Methuselah lived longer than any other man for nearly 1,000 years, but it was Noah that would top them all.

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God chose Noah and his family to restart the world. He decided to blot out all of mankind except for Noah during “The Great Flood.” Noah was given plans to build an ark to preserve his family and the animals and kick-start God’s creation a second time. Like his great-grandfather Enoch, Noah walked with God and would not perish as everyone else did during the flood. Noah, his family, and the animals God had provided would be the only survivors after God wiped out “all flesh.”

Act of God: Making it rain for 40 days and 40 nights, causing everyone in the world to die, except for Noah and his family. Painting/Herbert Mandel

God’s disappointment with mankind broke his heart, and God was sorry He had created man. Evil and wickedness consumed man continually, and violence filled the earth. God’s perfect creation so badly corrupted by the fallen angels and their influence on man, needed to be destroyed as it was unrecognizable.

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After Cain killed his brother Abel, God sent Adam and Eve another son, Seth. Cain’s descendants became increasingly evil and ungodly with every generation, culminating in Lamech who took two wives. Lamech in Cain’s line began the practice of harems and he was much more dangerous and vengeful than murderous Cain.

Noah’s Ark in the Deluge. linoleum block print, Herbert Mandel

Seth’s descendants were godly and featured men like Enoch and Noah, the apple of God’s eye. Seth’s descendants during Noah’s lifetime were marrying into the line of Cain. God-fearing people were mixing with idol-worshipers that were influenced and empowered by demonic spirits. The powers of good and evil were mixed when these two lines intermarried. Mighty men and cruel tyrants began a new era of utter chaos. Selfishness, abuse, and unspeakable atrocities were being committed by men when God decided to intervene.

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Noah spent 100 years of his life (or more) building the ark to save what God wanted saved. The great flood began with 40 days of rain, and God unleashed underground water sources that filled the oceans over flowing them and covering the mountain tops. Everything on land that needed to breath would die except for those on Noah’s ark. Life on planet earth was given a second chance and a new beginning. Earth was born again.

Genesis 5:32 10-1

“Noah Disembarks” oil on canvas by Herbert Mandel.
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Sunday, 31 May 2020

PROPHET IDRIS(ENOCH) STORY ( The 2nd Prophet After Adam)

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WHO IS PROPHET IDRIS (Enoch)?

Prophet Idris (Biblical name Enoch) was the third Prophet in Islam after Adam (AS).

According to Wahab, Idris was a well-built man with a strong broad chest and spoke with a low voice. It is also said he was tall and handsome and always spoke with a calm demeanor. Prophet Idris was very intellectually curious, he would ponder the vastness of the universe that his creator made — from the sky, the earth, the moon, the stars and the cloud.

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PROPHET IDRIS STORY

Prophet Idris was born during the lifetime of Prophet Adam. He was from amongst the followers of Sheath (Seth) and ruled the progeny of Adam following the death of Sheath. He was truthful, patient and an extraordinary individual— it is reported in hadith by Abu-Dharr that Idris was the first man to introduce the art of reading and writing to mankind.

Idris was a sincere servant of Allah, hence Allah chose him as a Prophet and Messenger, and elected him as the ruler over the children of Adam.

What began after death of Sheath is the people of Cain lost guidance and sin and corruption began increasing rapidly and spreading. Idris could not bear to watch his own people falling prey to the influence of shaitan. So Allah instructed Prophet Idris to call for Jihad (holy war) against the corrupt followers of Qabil (Cain) —Idris was the first Prophet and Messenger in the history of Islam to perform Jihad against corruption.

And as commanded by Allah, Idris gathered an army of men and battled in the name of Allah against the transgressors and emerged victorious.

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SAYINGS AND QUOTES

There are some quotes and sayings which are attributed to Prophet Idris’ and here they 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.”

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Saturday, 30 May 2020

Life of Prophet Adam on Earth & Heaven

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Educating the Angels about creation regarding the Prophet Adam (A.S.): 

Allah enlightened the holy messengers concerning the production of Adam as the human and would turn into Allah's vicegerent (replacement or delegate, khalifah in Arabic) who served to thrive the earth. Allah Has referenced this discussion in the Quran. 

Keep in mind, when your Lord said to the blessed messengers: "I need to put a progressive position (Khalifah) on the earth," they stated: "Will You place one there who might make issue and shed blood, while we articulate Your reiterations and bless Your name?" And Allah stated: "To be sure, I realize what you don't have the foggiest idea."

The announcement the heavenly attendants expressed was not a type of contesting neither with Allah's choice, nor out of jealousy for the Children of Adam or as some erroneously suspected. Allah has depicted Angels as the individuals who don't go before Him in talking, implying that they don't ask Allah anything without His consent. At the point when Allah educated them that He would make a creation on the earth and they had information, holy messenger's just concern was that this creation (human) would submit underhandedness on earth. 

In this stanza, Allah's words "In reality, I realize what you don't have the foggiest idea" signifies, "I know the advantage of making this sort of animal exceeds the damage that you referenced, what you have no information on. I will make among them Prophets and send Messengers. I will likewise make among them honest, saints, upright devotees, admirers, the unassuming , the devout, the researchers who spread their insight to humble individuals and the individuals who love Allah and follow His Messengers.'' 

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Goodness of Prophet Adam (A.S.) over the Angels: 

Prophet Adam (A.S.) was made legitimately from the hands of Allah from mud and his spirit was quickly passed up the Almighty Himself. What's more, the Prophet Adam (A.S.) was likewise furnished with the insight that makes him ready to learn, watch and get things. The equivalent is apparent from the accompanying refrains of Quran:
Allah expressed the prudence of Adam over the blessed messengers, since He showed Adam, as opposed to them, the names/information on everything, that is, the names that individuals use, for example, human, creature, sky, earth, land, ocean, including the names of different species. This happened after Angels prostrated to Adam. This conversation continues just to show the significance of Adam's position, and the nonattendance of the blessed messenger's information about making the Khalifah when they got some information about it. This shows the Adam's prevalence over Angels in information. 

Adam was exceptionally Tall: 

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Upon his creation, Adam was exceptionally tall. As the equivalent is clear from following Hadith: 

Described by Abu Huraira: The Prophet (S.A.W.) stated, "Allah made Adam, making him 60 cubits tall" (Al-Bukhari: 3326) 

It is expressed in the hadith over that Prophet Adam was 60 ziras (around 40 meters) tall when he was made by Allah. Nonetheless, a few researchers like Ibn-e-Khaldun (1332-1406) acknowledges this is his tallness in Paradise and after being sent to the Earth with Eve, he was given a stature fitting to the guidelines of Planet Earth. 

Heavenly attendant's surrender before Adam and Satan's noncompliance of Allah's Command: 

There are numerous Verses in Quran, alogwith number of Ahadiths, check that subsequent to making Adam, Allah directed the holy messengers to prostrate before him. 

At the point when Allah instructed the blessed messengers to prostrate before Adam, Iblis (Shaitan/Devil/Satan) was remembered for this order. All Angels agreed to Allah's order aside from Iblis as he was too self-important to even consider prostrating before Adam. He stated, "I am prevalent than him. You made me from the fire and made Adam from the mud/mud." So this demonstration of self-importance by Iblis was the first historically speaking demonstration of insubordination/mistake/offense submitted by any of Allah's animals. In view of Satan' presumption and rebellion to prostrate, Allah rebuffs him by ousting him from paradise. 

Satan pompously acknowledged the discipline of Allah and he just beseeched Him to be given the open door for everlasting life until the Day of Judgment. Allah affirmed his appeal and Satan was permitted unceasing life until the day of restoration. Satan was not thankful for the conceding by Allah but rather he took steps to misdirect Adam and his relative from all bearings to convince them to leave the straight way, welcome them to prohibited things, enticing them to cancel the strict requests and impact them not to be appreciative to Allah for good deeds. 

At that point Allah addressed the reviled Iblis: 

"Go with your adherents who will be the fuel of damnation. You won't have the option to delude My workers who have had confidence in me with their entire existence and have a consistent confidence which won't be thundered by your intrigue." 

Satan was expelled from the positions of heavenly attendants and he turned into Allah's greatest adversary till the Day of Judgment. 

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Eve's Creation, their passage in Paradise and Allah's Warning to them: 

In the wake of directing the holy messengers to prostrate before him, Adam was given a spot by Allah in paradise/heaven and for him made Eve to go with him and become his life companion, taking out his dejection and finishing his normal needs to create posterity. 

Furthermore, Allah stated, "O Adam, both you and your mate live in the Paradise, eat unreservedly to your fill any place you like, yet approach not this tree or you will become offenders/transgressors." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:35) 

This Ayah shows that Hawwa was made before Adam entered Paradise. 

As indicated by numerous Islamic Scholars, after Allah got done with scrutinizing Satan, Adam nodded off. At that point Allah took one of Adam's left ribs and caused substance to develop in its place, while Adam was snoozing and ignorant. Allah at that point made Eve from Adam's rib and made her a lady. Adam woke up and saw Eve close to him. At the point when Allah wedded Adam to Eve and gave him comfort, Allah said to him legitimately, "O Adam! Abide you and your better half in the Paradise and eat both of you openly with joy and joy of things in that any place you will, however come not close to this tree or you both will be of the miscreants." The Allah's announcement was essentially a test for Adam and Eve. There are various feelings over the idea of the tree referenced here. Some said that it was the grape tree, grain, date tree, fig tree, etc (neither Allah has referenced anything in the Quran nor there is any bona fide Hadith about the idea of this tree). The point here is that Allah prohibited Adam and his better half from eating from a specific tree in Paradise. 

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Fallen angel's double dealing with Adam and their eating from the taboo tree: 

Adam and Eve comprehended that they were illegal to eat the product of that tree. Adam was, in any case, human and man will in general overlook. Satan brought all the jealousy inside him and exploited Adam's humankind to misuse it. He began to murmur to him for a long time "Will I manage you to the tree of everlasting status and the unceasing realm". 

Be that as it may, Satan murmured to them to make clear to them that which was disguised from them of their genitals. He stated, "Your Lord didn't deny you this tree with the exception of that you become holy messengers or happened to the undying." And he swore [by Allah] to them, "Without a doubt, I am to you from among the earnest counsels." (Surah Al-Arraf 7:20 – 21) 

A long time passed by yet them two were engrossed with the contemplations of that tree. At that point one day, they chose to eat the product of this tree. Both disregarded Allah's admonition about that tree. Adam picked one of its foods grown from the ground it to Eve. The two of them ate the taboo product of the tree. As Quran says: 

So he made them fall, through misleading. What's more, when they tasted of the tree, their reproductive organs got evident to them, and they started to secure together over themselves from the leaves of Paradise. What's more, their Lord called to them, "Did I not disallow you from that tree and disclose to you that Satan is to you a reasonable foe?" (Surah Al-Arraf 7:22) 

Adam scarcely completed the process of eating when he felt his heart agreement and he as loaded up with agony, misery and disgrace. He found that he and his better half is exposed so the two of them began slicing tree leaves to cover themselves. 

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Adam apologizes and asks to Allah: 

As of now, Allah shouted to them: "Did I not deny you that tree and let you know: Verily, Satan is an open foe unto you.'' In answer, Adam stated: 

They stated, "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and on the off chance that You don't pardon us and show kindness upon us, we will doubtlessly be among the failures." (Surah Al-Arraf 7:23) 

In the wake of understanding that the two of them have disregarded the Allah's admonition/order, they began to atone and looked for pardoning of Allah by discussing the words referenced previously. 

Acknowledgment of Adam's petition and sending them both practical: 

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Allah acknowledged their petition and gave His pardoning to them. As referenced in Quran: 

At that point Adam got from his Lord [some] words, and Allah acknowledged his atonement. For sure, it is Allah who is the Accepting of apology, the Merciful. (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:37)

Ibn Asakar announced that Adam sobbed for a long time for his loss of heaven and 70 years for his misstep. Allah acknowledged their atonement since it was true yet additionally denied them from the favors of heaven/paradise. Both Adma and Eve left heaven and plunged upon the earth. Allah disclosed to them that the earth would be their domain and birthplace where they would live incredible. As referenced in Quran: 

[ Allah ] stated, "Drop, being to each other adversaries. Also, for you on the earth is a position of settlement and delight for a period." He stated, "In that you will live, and in that you will bite the dust, and from it you will be brought forth."(Surah Al-Arraf 7:24 – 25) 

When downsized to Earth, Adam and Eve were then isolated in two better places. Ibn-e-Abi Hatim recorded Ibn-e-Abbas saying that Allah sent Adam to earth to a territory called "Dahna", among Makkah and At-Taif. Al-Hasan-Al-Basri said that Adam was sent down to India, while Eve was sent to Jeddah. The two of them looked for one another. It took them 40 days to see them on a slope in the Arabian Peninsula called Jabal Rahmah of Arafat (arranged in Saudi Arabia close to the city of Makkah). Adam and Eve in the long run assembled and rejoined like in paradise. Allah at that point made Adam the main prophet on earth.

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Life of Prophet Adam on Earth: 


Adam realized that on earth, he needed to confront strife and battle. He needed to secure himself, his significant other and kids from natural animals and hardships however most importantly, he needed to battle with the soul of wickedness. The fight among great and fiendishness is nonstop however Adam realized that the individuals who follow Allah's direction and should fear nothing while the individuals who ignore Allah and follow Satan will be condemned alongwith him. As notice in Quran: 

What's more, Allah said to them: "Go, every one of you. At the point when I send direction, whoever tails it will neither have dread nor lament." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:38) 

Adam, alongwith Eve, began his life on earth. He realized that he was ace of the earth and needed to make it yield. He was the person who needed to propagate, develop, build and populate the earth. He was likewise the person who needed to reproduce and bring up youngsters who might change and improve the earth. Time on Earth went on, Prophet Adam developed consistently. At that point Adam and Eve saw the introduction of their kids, a lot of twins, Cain (Qabil) and his sister Iqlima. Afterward, Eve brought forth a second arrangement of twins, Abel (Habil) and his sister Labuda. Adam and Eve were honored with numerous posterity. 

Allah declared the order to Adam to wed the offspring of the primary couple with the subsequent couple in cross, Cain with Labuda, and Abel with Iqlima. Adam at that point advised the Allah's order to his kids. Be that as it may, Cain was disappointed with the accomplice picked for him as Abel's twin sister was not as excellent as his own. 

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Cain's noncompliance and first passing: 

Abel was shrewd, submissive and consistently prepared to the desire of Allah as Allah favored him with virtue and empathy. Then again, his sibling Cain was self-important, narrow minded and rebellious to his Lord. As Cain didn't acknowledge Allah's order to wed Abel's sister as he needed to wed his own sister, Cain, in ager and disdain, hit his sibling Abel with stone, slaughtering him in a flash. This was the primary demise and first criminal act carried out by man on earth. Cain, at that point, covered his sibling's body. Allah has referenced the narrative of Abel and Cain in (Surah Al-Maaidah 5: 27-31). 

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Adam's Teachings to his youngsters: 

Adam was in despondency as one of his children is dead and other was prevailed upon by the Satan. Around then, Adam was a prophet and he began prompting his kids and grandkids, informing them concerning Allah and calling them to trust in Him. Adam informed them concerning Satan and cautioned them by depicting his own involvement in fallen angel. Adam additionally revealed to them how Satan enticed Cain to slaughter his own sibling. Further, Adam likewise advised them that people have a genuine and unceasing adversary that is a Satan. The fallen angel will never stop and will never surrender until the Day of Judgment to bring the same number of relatives of Adam on the deceptive way. 

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Adam's Successor: 

After numerous years, Adam developed old. At the point when Adam's demise moved close, he designated his child Seth (Shiith), third child of Adam and Eve, to be his replacement. Adam trained Seth suitable demonstrations of love alongwith all orders/lessons of Allah. 

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Adam's Death: 

Adam, the principal person and the primary prophet, was additionally the main prophet to die from this world, in the wake of having lived for approx. thousand years. Prior to his demise, Adam consoled his youngsters that Allah would not disregard man on earth however would sent His prophets to control them. The prophets would have various names, characteristics and supernatural occurrences yet they would be joined in one thing I-e the call to revere Allah alone. This was Adam's estate to his youngsters. Adam completed the process of talking and shut his eyes. At that point the Angels went into his room and encompassed him. At the point when Adam perceives the Angle of Death among them, his heart grinned calmly. At that point Angels removed Adam's spirit. As indicated by various portrayals, the day Prophet Adam kicked the bucket was Friday. At that point they washed and concealed him. They put fragrance on him and burrowed his grave. They put Adam in grave and afterward secured the grave with mud-block. As indicated by various portrayals, Eve kicked the bucket a couple of years after the demise of Prophet Adam and was covered close to him. 

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Entombment Place of Adam and Eve: 

There are different portrayals in Islamic sources about where the grave of Adam and Eve are. Concurring these portrayals, grave of Adam is in the Abu Qubays collapse Makkah, which was the primary mountain made by Allah. As indicated by another portrayal, Noah put the casket of Adam on the Ark and covered it in Baitul-Maqdis (Mosque Al-Aqsa), Jerusalem, after the storm.

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Ancient Jewish History: List of Jewish Prophets


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Judaism is the world's most established monotheistic religion, going back almost 4,000 years. Devotees of Judaism have faith in one God who uncovered himself through antiquated prophets. The historical backdrop of Judaism is basic to understanding the Jewish confidence, which has a rich legacy of law, culture and convention.

Judaism Beliefs


Jewish people believe there’s only one God who has established a covenant—or special agreement—with them. Their God communicates to believers through prophets and rewards good deeds while also punishing evil.

Most Jews (with the exception of a few groups) believe that their Messiah hasn’t yet come—but will one day.

Jewish people worship in holy places known as synagogues, and their spiritual leaders are called rabbis. The six-pointed Star of David is the symbol of Judaism.

Today, there are about 14 million Jews worldwide. Most of them live in the United States and Israel. Traditionally, a person is considered Jewish if his or her mother is Jewish.

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Judaism Prophets 

7 Female Prophets

1. Sarah

2. Miriam

3. Devorah

4. Hannah (mother of Shmuel)

5. Avigail (who became a wife of King David)

6. Huldah (from the time of Jeremiah)

7. Esther


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46 Male Prophets

1. Abraham

2. Isaac

3. Jacob

4. Moses

5. Aaron

6. Joshua

7. Pinchas

8. Elkanah

9. Eli

10. Samuel

11. Gad 

12. Nosson

13. King David

14. King Solomon

15. Aidoin the Golah

16. Micha Ben Yamla

17. Ovadiah

18. Achiah Hashiloni

19. Yehu Ben Hanani

20. Azaryah Ben Oded

21. Haziel from Bnei Masni

22. Eliezer his cousin

23. Morishah

24. Hoshea

25. Amos

26. Micha

27. Elijah

28. Elisha

29. Yonah Ben Amitai

30. Yeshayah

31. Joel

32. Nachum

33. Habakuk

34. Zephaniah

35. Uriah

36. Jeremiah

37. Ezekiel

38. Daniel

39. Baruch

40. Neriah

41. Sharyah

42. Machsiyah

43. Hagai

44. Zechariah

45. Malachi

46. Mordechai

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Source: History Channel