Three Principles of Prophet Noah’s Call to Monotheism

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Hazrat Nuh (Noah) was among Ulul'azm Anbiya (arch-prophets). According to reports, he asked God to give him time to guide his people and he was given some 1,000 years.

In inviting his people to the right path, Noah (AS) observed some principles that are mentioned in Surah Nuh.

Nuh is the name of the 71^st Surah of the Quran. It has 28 verses and is in the 29^th Juz. It is Makki and the 71^st chapter revealed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Noah (AS) is among special prophets of God and the Surah has been named after him because it features his story. The chapter is a portrayal of the constant struggle between the followers of the truth and those who follow falsehood. It is also about the programs that the followers of the truth should implement on their path.

There are references to the story of Noah (AS) and the fate of his people in various Surahs of the Quran. What comes in Surah Nuh is about a special part of his life that is not mentioned elsewhere in the Holy Book. This Surah discusses Prophet Noah’s constant call to monotheism and how he treated his stubborn people who were not willing to accept the faith and become believers.

The story of Prophet Noah (AS) and his people mentioned in Surah Nuh is an example of messengers of God inviting people to monotheism, the stances of deniers and the confrontation between the front of the truth and that of falsehood. That is why it has been named Surah Nuh.

Verse 3 of the Surah, “Worship God, have fear of Him and obey me,” is said to introduce the three principles of Noah’s invitation. The first part, “Worship God”, reveals how Noah’s people thought about God as they worshipped idols instead of worshipping God. So the first principle of Noah’s invitation is calling to monotheism. The second principle, which is based on the phrase “have fear of Him”, emphasizes avoiding sins and doing good deeds. And the third part, “obey me”, underlines that people must obey Noah. It also proves his prophethood and the fact that people should take religious teachings from him.

The Surah mentions Noah’s recommendations and advice, stresses the need to have fear of God and obey Him and His messengers, enumerates divine blessings, highlights the signs and outcomes of monotheism, elaborates on ideological, Fiqhi, moral and social principles, and points to the instructive supplications of Prophet Noah.