Who was enoch in the light of islam

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Who was enoch ? Any mention of him in Islamic texts / Traditions ?

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Was he by chance Prophet Idrees Alaih Salam ?

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YUSUFALI: Also mention in the Book the case of Idris: He was a man of truth (and sincerity), (and) a prophet:

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some say that he is the prophet Idris (as)....
there is mention of Idris (as) in the Quran but not detailed....
and all what is put forward by muslim writers about him is based on israeliyaat....

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israeliyaat ?

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^ jews and biblical stories....
generally there is no guarantee on the authenticity of these....
they have twisted the stories so much that its often difficult to say what is real and what is made up....

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Is there anything in ahadith or history of Tabari on him?

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I think Enoch = Idris or atleast according to these sources.

http://islam.about.com/library/weekly/aa061399.htm
http://www.anwary-islam.com/prophet-story/idris.htm

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Then came Prophet Idris (3284-3017 B. C.) (also known as Akhnookh or Enoch according to the Bible). Quran says that he was a man of truth and sincerety and a Prophet (Maryam, 19:56). He had higher position in this people. He kept himself in touch with his people and was honoured among them (Yusuf Ali, 2508). According to the Talmud Selections (pp. 18-21) when the people went astray, Enoch who used to live a pious life in seclusion was given prophethood. He came among the people and by his sermons and speeches made the people give up the idolatory and obey the Command of God.
He lived among his people for over 200 years and ruled them and during his reign there was peace and justice. According to Qasasul Ambia, he was a well-read man and Astrology was one of his prophetic miracles. He also started stitching of the clothes.

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speak of authentic references… :hehe: