In this lesson on Sūrah Hūd (verses 42–49), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf reflects on the powerful and emotional events surrounding the end of the story of Prophet Nūḥ (AS). As the ark sails through waves like mountains, Nūḥ pleads with his son to board and be saved. His son refuses, relying instead on a mountain for safety, only to drown—demonstrating that salvation comes only through Allah’s mercy, not lineage.

When the flood ends by Allah’s command, the ark settles on Mount Jūdiyy. Nūḥ appeals to Allah about his son, but he is reminded that true family in the sight of Allah is defined by righteousness. The lesson concludes with a divine reassurance to Nūḥ, blessings upon his descendants, and a reminder to the Prophet ﷺ that this unseen account serves as a source of strength and patience for the believers.