They’re Just
Not Listening! The Story Of Prophet Noah (Nuh) __________ WRITTEN BY LILLY S. MOHSEN ILLUSTRATED BY ESLAM FEKRY
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Dedication This book is dedicated to my dearest uncle
Mr. Maged El Gamal One of the wisest, sharpest, and most patient men I know… You are a live proof that with hard work, patience, persistence… And most of all true faith…. Anything is possible… May Allah bless your life and your lovely family…. And always fill your home with laughter, love and peace…. Amen
Your Niece
Lilly. S. Mohsen
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For many years, Noah’s fellow townspeople prayed to makebelieve gods they made from stones. They believed these stone statues could bring them good and protect them from harm. 4
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Allah chose a good man named Noah to be a Prophet to these people. His job was to tell these people all about the Oneness of Allah, and warn them of His punishment if they did not pray to Allah alone.
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Prophet Noah was a great speaker and a VERY patient man. Every day, Prophet Noah explained to his people all about the Powers of Allah. “I came to warn you! Allah punishes those who don’t believe in Him!” Prophet Noah warned them OVER and OVER again. 8
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Every night, Prophet Noah explained to his fellow townspeople all about the Greatness of Allah. “Pray to Allah, and fear only Him!� Prophet Noah said repeatedly. Sadly, these people just ignored him. 10
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“Pray to Allah alone and ask Him to forgive you. He will make you rich and bless you with beautiful gardens and rivers in heaven.� Prophet Noah told his fellow townspeople OVER and OVER again. Still, his people gave him their backs and never listened. 12
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Prophet Noah explained in a LOUD clear voice. Prophet Noah explained in a low whispering voice. Prophet Noah tried to explain in every way, but these people just made fun of him and ran away when he talked about Allah. Yet, Prophet Noah remained kind and patient. He did not give up on teaching his people. 14
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Some of the poor and weak people listened to Prophet Noah. They followed him and believed in only ONE Allah. As for those who were rich and strong, they did not believe Prophet Noah’s warnings. “We think you are a liar! There is nothing special about you! You are just a normal man like us. How can you be a messenger from Allah?” They asked rudely. 16
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“I never said I was an angel, I am just a normal man! I only came to you with a message and a warning from Allah!� Prophet Noah replied. Prophet Noah never gave up warning his fellow townspeople, but still they did not believe him. He explained to his people how Allah created heaven and hell, and how He will punish them if they worshipped other make-believe gods.
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“Listen Noah,” One of the rich men finally said, “We don’t care about your warnings! You are only a normal man like us, and only the low, poor people have followed you! You’re not better than us in any way!” 20
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“Oh my people!” Noah replied gently, “Poor or rich, we will all meet Allah one day. Allah alone knows what is in our hearts and souls! I am only a messenger, and I am not asking you for a reward. My reward is from Allah alone!”
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In those days, people lived for over one THOUSAND years of age. Prophet Noah spent
950 YEARS Of his life trying to help people understand and believe in the Oneness of Allah. He warned them of Allah’s punishment, but they just
WERE NOT LISTENING!
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“We are sick and tired of your teachings and explanations!” Most of his people said. “You’re starting to sound like a CRAZY MAN Noah! Let your Allah punish us then if you’re telling the truth!” 26
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“My Lord! I explained and warned my people day and night, but they’re just not listening”, Prophet Noah prayed sadly, “And every time I tell them to ask for Your forgiveness, they plug their ears and cover their heads with their clothes. They just won’t listen and they are getting more and more arrogant!” (Based on the meaning of Surat Nuh
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Chapter 71, Verse 7 Holy Qur’an
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Allah showed Prophet Noah that no more of his people would believe him no matter what he did. Allah then ordered Noah and his few followers to build a huge ark. Prophet Noah chose a place outside the city. Him and his followers collected wood and tools to build the HUGE ship.
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The rich people came to watch and make fun of Prophet Noah and his followers. “Why are you building an ark so far from the sea?” They laughed. “Are you going to drag it alone all the way to the water when you’re done?” “Now you make fun of us, but later we will make fun of you!” Prophet Noah replied. “Soon Allah will punish the disbelievers!”
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When the oven in his house started overflowing, Prophet Noah knew it was a sign from Allah to get prepared. Prophet Noah gathered the few believers and loaded the ship with a pair, one male, and one female, of every type of animal, bird and insect he could find. “Did you go crazy, Noah?” The disbelievers laughed. “What are you going to do with all these animals? Are you going to sail your ship on dry land?”
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“Get on the ark my people!” Prophet Noah told his followers as he loaded the ship with the animals. “In the name of Allah we sail and dock safely!”
LOTS and LOTS of rain started pouring from the sky, and LOTS and LOTS of water came out of the ground. The dry land turned to a HUGE ocean!
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“OH MY SON!” Noah called out to one of his sons who did not want to go with him on the ark. “Come with us, please! Don’t be one of the disbelievers in Allah!” “I’ll go to a high mountain. I’m sure it will save me from this HORRIBLE FLOOD!” His son screamed back. “Today everyone will drown! NO ONE will be saved except those who believe in Almighty Allah, my son,” Prophet Noah warned him.
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A HUGE wave, as high as the highest mountain, came in between Noah and his son, and Noah’s son drowned like the rest of the disbelievers. Allah ordered the HUGE ocean to drown them ALL. Allah is fair, and He promised to punish anyone who did not believe in Him, even if it were His beloved Prophet’s son. 40
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Allah then ordered the earth to swallow all the water again, and the sky to stop raining. All the wrongdoers who did not believe in Allah TOTALLY disappeared. The ark landed safely on a mountain called “Mount Judiyy”. Prophet Noah and his people were saved from the flood. They started a new life blessed with Allah’s mercy, and they all lived together happily ever after, worshipping Allah and Allah alone.
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Published by Lilly’s Stardust Production Inc. Text copyright © 2012 by Lilly S. Mohsen Illustration copyright © Eslam Fekry All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Lilly’s Stardust Production Inc. They’re Just NOT Listening! The Story Of Prophet Noah (Nuh) The Prophets To Islam Kid’s Series Volume № 6
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