Surah Nuh (نُوح), known as "Prophet Noah" in English, holds a special place as the Meccan (Makki) Surah of the Quran. Found in 29 Para / Chapter, this Surah, like others, conveys profound spiritual and moral teachings. It serves as a guiding light for believers, offering insights and wisdom in its verses. Translated into English for wider understanding, Surah Nuh (نُوح) is a testament to the Quran's timeless relevance and guidance.
﴾1﴿ Lo! We sent Noah unto his people (saying): Warn thy people ere the painful doom come unto them.
﴾2﴿ He said: O my people! Lo! I am a plain warner unto you
﴾3﴿ (Bidding you): Serve Allah and keep your duty unto Him and obey me,
﴾4﴿ That He may forgive you somewhat of your sins and respite you to an appointed term. Lo! the term of Allah, when it cometh, cannot be delayed, if ye but knew.
﴾5﴿ He said: My Lord! Lo! I have called unto my people night and day
﴾6﴿ But all my calling doth but add to their repugnance;
﴾7﴿ And lo! whenever I call unto them that Thou mayst pardon them they thrust their fingers in their ears and cover themselves with their garments and persist (in their refusal) and magnify themselves in pride.
﴾8﴿ And lo! I have called unto them aloud,
﴾9﴿ And lo! I have made public proclamation unto them, and I have appealed to them in private.
﴾10﴿ And I have said: Seek pardon of your Lord. Lo! He was ever Forgiving.
﴾11﴿ He will let loose the sky for you in plenteous rain,
﴾12﴿ And will help you with wealth and sons, and will assign unto you Gardens and will assign unto you rivers.
﴾13﴿ What aileth you that ye hope not toward Allah for dignity
﴾14﴿ When He created you by (divers) stages?
﴾15﴿ See ye not how Allah hath created seven heavens in harmony,
﴾16﴿ And hath made the moon a light therein, and made the sun a lamp?
﴾17﴿ And Allah hath caused you to grow as a growth from the earth,
﴾18﴿ And afterward He maketh you return thereto, and He will bring you forth again, a (new) forthbringing.
﴾19﴿ And Allah hath made the earth a wide expanse for you
﴾20﴿ That ye may thread the valley-ways thereof.
﴾21﴿ Noah said: My Lord! Lo! they have disobeyed me and followed one whose wealth and children increase him in naught save ruin;
﴾22﴿ And they have plotted a mighty plot,
﴾23﴿ And they have said: Forsake not your gods. Forsake not Wadd, nor Suwa', nor Yaghuth and Ya'uq and Nasr.
﴾24﴿ And they have led many astray, and Thou increasest the wrong-doers in naught save error.
﴾25﴿ Because of their sins they were drowned, then made to enter a Fire. And they found they had no helpers in place of Allah.
﴾26﴿ And Noah said: My Lord! Leave not one of the disbelievers in the land.
﴾27﴿ If Thou shouldst leave them, they will mislead Thy slaves and will beget none save lewd ingrates.
﴾28﴿ My Lord! Forgive me and my parents and him who entereth my house believing, and believing men and believing women, and increase not the wrong-doers in aught save ruin.
Surah Nuh (نُوح), often referred to as "Prophet Noah" in English, is a beacon of spiritual guidance. Positioned in the 29 Para / Chapter chapter of the Holy Quran, it exemplifies the deep-rooted wisdom and the divine message that the Quran carries. As a Meccan (Makki) Surah, it brings forth lessons from the era when it was revealed, resonating with timeless teachings and universal truths.
The significance of Surah Nuh (نُوح) is not just limited to its place in the Quran but also in the daily lives of the believers. It's often recited in prayers, sought for solace, and turned to for enlightenment. Its verses encapsulate a world of knowledge and moral directives, guiding believers on a righteous path.
With translations available in English and many other languages, its reach has expanded beyond the Arabic-speaking world, offering everyone a chance to understand and reflect upon its teachings. Every verse of Surah Nuh (نُوح) invites contemplation, pushing for a deeper understanding of faith and the grand scheme of existence.
No matter how many times one delves into this Surah, there’s always a fresh perspective waiting to be discovered, a testament to the Quran's endless depth and its role as a perennial guide for humanity.