Prophet Idris (A.S.)
Quran References:
Prophet Idris (AS) is mentioned twice in the following verses:
(Quran, 19: 56-57, 21:85-86)
Lineage and Early Life:
Prophet Idris was part of the fifth generation of Prophet Adam (AS).
His Message and Preaching:
Idris (AS) called the people to follow his forefather’s religion, but just like with the rest of the Prophets of Allah SWT, only a few followed him and the majority of people refused to believe.
Prophet Idris (AS) and his followers left Babylon for Egypt, where he would continue to teach people about the Truth.
Idris (AS) did this by informing his people to fast on certain days and give a portion of their wealth to the poor.
The Knowledge of Prophet Idris:
It is reported that Prophet Idris (AS) was the first to invent the basic form of writing.
Status of Prophet Idris in the Quran:
Allah SWT states in the Quran: ‘Verily, He was a man of truth (and) a prophet. We raised him to a high station.’ (Quran, 19:56-57)
The Quran states that Allah raised Prophet Idris (AS) to a high position but it does not explain how or where he died.
Some reports describe the Angel of Death taking his soul in the fourth heaven. Although this story is recorded in classical works, it comes from Isra’iliyyat reports, drawn from earlier Jewish and Christian traditions, and is not established by authentic prophetic hadith.
Authentic hadith confirm that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ met Idris (AS) in the fourth heaven during the Mi‘raj, but do not describe his death. Allah SWT knows best.