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The Exalter; The Raiser
Mention Idris in the Book. He was a true man and a Prophet.
We raised him up to a high place. (Surah Maryam, 19:56-57)

People who are ignorant of religion lead a life that is far from
Allah. Therefore, they neither observe His commands and prohibi-
tions nor appreciate the countless blessings He grants out of His
favor. Unable to think or exercise spiritual intelligence, they cannot
appreciate Allah’s glory.
Throughout history, Allah has sent Messengers to all societies
to convey His commands, prohibitions, and recommendations. In
this way, He calls upon people who are far from religion to abandon
their ignorance and lack of knowledge and then grants them another
opportunity to follow the straight path. These Messengers were
members of the nations to which they were sent, and were known
for their moral excellence, wisdom, and superior conscience. As the
Qur’an states many times, Messengers are people chosen by Allah to
warn their people. They are distinguished from their fellows by
being the first to notice Allah’s existence and greatness, and the
nearness of the Hereafter. These features reveal their superiority.
After being granted prophethood, the Messengers called their
people to the right path and warned them of the punishment of Hell.
The difficulties that they faced, the hardships that the insolent unbe-
lievers placed in their paths, and even the attempts on their lives
never diverted them from the right path. On the contrary, such
events deepened their faith. At times, Messengers met people who
said: “We are Muslims submitted to our Lord,” but then suddenly

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