What is Idris (prophet)?
{{Infobox person | honorific_prefix = [[Prophets and messengers in Islam|Prophet]] | image = Idris, prophet (calligraphic, transparent background).png | image_size = 150px | alt = | caption = ʾIdrīs' name in [[Islamic calligraphy]] | birth_place = [[Memphis, Egypt|Memphis]], [[Egypt]] | title = Prophet | predecessor = [[Seth in Islam|Seth]] | successor = [[Noah in Islam|Nuh]] }} '''Idrīs''' ({{lang-ar|إدريس}}), is known to Muslims as Hazrat Idris, is the third prophet sent to mankind according to Islamic history. According to [[Muslims|Muslim]] belief, he received prophethood from the Creator after Adam, the first prophet of Islam. There is disagreement about his birthplace. According to some, he was born in Babylon, Iraq. According to some, he was born in [[Egypt]]. He is thought to be the Enoch mentioned in the [[Bible]]. == Quran == Idris is mentioned twice in the Quran, where he is described as a wise man. In [[surah]] 19 of the Quran, ''[[Surah Maryam|Maryam]]'', God says: {{Quote|Mention too, in the Quran, the story of Idris. He was a man of truth, a prophet.<br />We raised him to a high position.|{{CiteQuran Ayah|19|56-57|b=yl|t=h}}}} Later, in surah 21, ''[[al-Anbiya]]'', Idris is again praised: {{Quote|And remember Ishmael, Idris, and Dhu’l-Kifl: they were all steadfast.<br>We admitted them to Our mercy; they were truly righteous.|{{CiteQuran Ayah|21|85-86|b=y|t=h}}}} == Reference == <references /> == Other websites == * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110629084540/http://www.zainab.org/commonpages/ebooks/english/short/prophets.htm prophets (a.s.) - when & where] {{Authority control}} [[Category:Quranic figures]]