Prophet Stories ELYAS / ELIJAH (AS) | Islamic Cartoon | Quran Stories | Islamic Kids Videos - Ep 21

Summary

This story recounts the life and mission of Prophet Elijah (Ilas), who was sent by Allah to guide the people of Israel away from idol worship. Despite their king Ahab and his wife Jezebel’s strong devotion to the idol Baal, Prophet Elijah performed miracles to show the power of Allah, including a dramatic test of fire. After a drought, the people began to turn to Allah, but Queen Jezebel sought to kill Elijah. He eventually fled and continued his mission, with the help of Prophet Elisha. The story concludes with the eventual downfall of both kingdoms and Prophet Elijah’s death, leaving a lasting lesson about the power of true faith.

Takeaways

• 😀 Prophet Elijah (Ilyas, peace be upon him) was sent to guide the people of Israel, who had turned to idol worship.
• 😀 After the death of Prophet Solomon (peace be upon him), the kingdom was divided into Israel and Judah.
• 😀 King Ahab of Israel, influenced by his wife Jezebel, led the people into the worship of the idol Baal.
• 😀 Prophet Elijah challenged the idol worship of Baal and confronted King Ahab to turn to Allah (SWT).
• 😀 A severe drought lasting three and a half years was sent by Allah (SWT) as punishment for the people's idol worship.
• 😀 The Prophet performed a miracle by calling down fire from the sky to consume his sacrifice, proving that Baal was powerless.
• 😀 Most of the people in Israel accepted Allah (SWT) after witnessing the miracle, but some of the priests of Baal were punished.
• 😀 Prophet Elijah prayed to Allah (SWT) and the drought was ended with rain, bringing relief to the people.
• 😀 Queen Jezebel, angry with Elijah's success, plotted to kill him, forcing him to flee to the Kingdom of Judah.
• 😀 Despite the initial success of Elijah’s mission, idol worship spread in Judah as well, leading to divine punishment for the people there.
• 😀 Prophet Elisha was sent to assist Prophet Elijah, and after Elijah's death, he continued the mission of guiding the people.

Q & A

What happened after the death of Prophet Solomon (Sulaiman)?

After Prophet Solomon’s death, his kingdom was divided into two parts: the Kingdom of Israel in the north and the Kingdom of Judah in the south.

What was the major issue in the Kingdom of Israel during King Ahab's reign?

King Ahab and his wife Jezebel introduced the worship of the idol Baal, leading the people of Israel to abandon the worship of Allah and turn to idol worship.

Who was Prophet Elijah (Ilyas) sent to and what was his mission?

Prophet Elijah was sent to the people of Israel to guide them back to the worship of Allah and to warn them against idol worship, particularly the worship of Baal.

What miracle did Prophet Elijah perform to prove the power of Allah?

Prophet Elijah challenged the priests of Baal to a contest where they would sacrifice animals. When the priests failed to call down fire, Prophet Elijah prayed to Allah, and fire came down from heaven to consume his sacrifice, proving the power of Allah.

How long did the drought last in Israel, and what caused it?

The drought lasted for three and a half years, and it was sent as a punishment from Allah because the people had turned away from His teachings and worshiped idols.

What was the people's reaction after Prophet Elijah’s miracle?

After the miracle, many of the people in Israel realized that Baal was powerless and accepted Allah as the one true God.

What happened to the priests of Baal after their failure?

Prophet Elijah ordered the execution of the priests of Baal, as they had led the people into idol worship, though the exact nature of their punishment is uncertain.

How did Queen Jezebel react to Prophet Elijah's success?

Queen Jezebel became angry and plotted to kill Prophet Elijah because she was deeply devoted to the idol Baal and opposed his message.

Why did Prophet Elijah flee to the Kingdom of Judah?

Prophet Elijah fled to the Kingdom of Judah because Queen Jezebel sought to kill him after his successful confrontation with the worship of Baal in Israel.

What happened to the Kingdom of Judah after Prophet Elijah's departure?

The people of Judah also began to worship idols, and when Prophet Elijah tried to guide them, they rejected his message. This led to the downfall of the Kingdom of Judah, with their enemies attacking and eventually destroying the kingdom.

Who continued Prophet Elijah's mission after his death?

After Prophet Elijah's death, Prophet Elisha (Yasa) took over and continued the mission of guiding the people back to Allah.

When did Prophet Elijah die, and what is known about his grave?

Prophet Elijah died around 850 years before the birth of Prophet Jesus (Isa). The location of his grave is unknown, but only Allah knows best.