نبيل العوضي | قصة أول رسول يبعثه الله لأهل الأرض

Summary

This transcript delves into the story of Prophet Noah, peace be upon him, and his unwavering mission to guide his people toward monotheism. Despite facing rejection, mockery, and hostility for 950 years, Noah remained patient, calling people to worship Allah alone and reminding them of His mercies. The narrative highlights the differing reactions from different groups within his society— the oppressed, the elite, and the undecided— as they challenge and misunderstand his message. His persistence in spreading the message of repentance and divine mercy forms the core of this powerful and inspiring tale of devotion and patience.

Takeaways

• 😀 The first time polytheism spread on Earth was after ten centuries from the time of Prophet Adam, necessitating the arrival of a messenger to guide humanity.
• 😀 Noah, peace be upon him, was the first messenger sent by Allah, while Prophet Adam was the first prophet. A prophet renews the religion of those before him, while a messenger brings a new message.
• 😀 The primary message Noah, peace be upon him, brought to his people was monotheism, calling them to worship only Allah and abandon idol worship.
• 😀 Prophets and messengers throughout history called to monotheism, emphasizing the oneness of Allah as the central tenet of their message.
• 😀 The messengers of strong resolve, including Noah, are the best of messengers. Noah was among them, and his mission was marked by great patience and endurance in the face of rejection.
• 😀 Noah's people rejected him, calling him in error, as they were deeply attached to idol worship, which they believed benefited them.
• 😀 Despite the hostile responses, Noah maintained his composure, explaining that he was a messenger of Allah and his mission was to convey the divine message, not to mislead them.
• 😀 The leaders and elites of Noah's people opposed him, as they saw his message as a threat to their power, while the marginalized, oppressed people were more receptive to his call.
• 😀 Noah faced immense opposition, with the elites mocking the fact that only the lowly followed him, but he insisted that it was Allah who would judge the worth of his followers.
• 😀 For 950 years, Noah called his people to repentance, faced with continuous rejection and false accusations, yet he remained patient, calling them to seek Allah's forgiveness and mercy.
• 😀 Despite facing mockery and accusations of madness, Noah persisted in calling people to Allah, emphasizing His mercy and forgiveness, while also warning of the consequences of continued disbelief.

Q & A

What is the difference between a prophet and a messenger according to the script?

A prophet renews the religion of those before him, while a messenger brings a new message. Every messenger is a prophet, but not every prophet is a messenger.

Why did Allah send Noah as a messenger?

Noah was sent to his people because they had deviated into polytheism and idol worship. Allah sent him to guide them back to monotheism and save them from His punishment.

What were the idols that Noah's people worshipped?

The idols that Noah's people worshipped were Wadd, Suwa', Yaghuth, Ya'uq, and Nasr.

How did Noah respond to the accusation of being in error by his people?

Noah responded with high morals, stating that he was not misguided but a messenger sent by Allah, conveying His messages and offering sincere advice.

What were the three categories of people when a messenger is sent?

The three categories are: 1) The simple, poor, oppressed, and marginalized who are most likely to believe, 2) The elite or leaders who usually oppose the messenger, and 3) The rest of the people who sometimes side with either group.

What did Noah's people say to challenge his mission?

Noah's people argued that he was just a human like them and questioned why Allah would send a human instead of an angel. They also accused him of fabricating the message.

How did Noah respond to the challenge that he was just an ordinary human?

Noah acknowledged that he was a human like them but emphasized that it was Allah who had chosen him and revealed His message to him.

How long did Noah call his people to Islam, and what was the result?

Noah called his people for 950 years, yet only a very small number believed with him, with some sources suggesting around 30 to 80 people.

What was Noah's response to the demand for the punishment to be brought if they were wrong?

Noah responded that it was Allah who could bring the punishment if He wills, and no one, including himself or his people, could prevent it.

What method did Noah use to call his people to repentance?

Noah called his people day and night, both openly and privately, urging them to seek forgiveness from Allah, reminding them of His mercy and blessings.