The Development of Narratives of the Noah Story in Tafsir

The Development of Narratives of the Noah Story in Tafsir

Prophet Noah, mentioned in the sacred texts of Abrahamic religions, is a good servant and messenger beloved of God, patient and grateful. An examination of Noah's life and struggle reveals that his life is the first example of the struggle for monotheism that all subsequent prophets experienced with their people. His people were the first to fall into polytheism, and he was the first prophet sent to the polytheistic community.

Noah, the Prophet Noah most frequently mentioned in the Quran after Moses and Abraham, served as the first example of the struggle between right and wrong that would follow him. The flood, traces of which can be found in the holy books and every culture on Earth, divided Noah's prophethood into two periods: pre-flood and post-flood. This work covers a wide range of topics, from Noah's name, lineage, age, and call to monotheism to the construction of the ark.

This study examines the narratives of the story of Noah, specifically from sectarian commentaries. Numerous sources, including exegetical and historical works, have been consulted. The study is essentially a literature review. The story of Noah is examined holistically within the context of the Quran, the Bible, and Islamic history, and the data related to the story is comparatively evaluated within Sunni commentaries. The work also addresses Shiite commentaries and approaches from other sects.

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