Al-Quran, Chapter 19 Maryam, Verse 56-57
	In the Name of Allah, The Benevolent, The Merciful Also mention in the Book the case of Idris: he was a man of truth (and sincerity) (and) a prophet: And We raised him to a lofty station.

And also:

	Al-Quran, Chapter 21 Al-Anbiyaa, Verse 85
	In the Name of Allah, The Benevolent, The Merciful And (remember) Ismail Idris and Zul-kifl all (men) of constancy and patience;

Birth and Teachings

Enoch^(pbuh) was born and raised in Babylon following the teachings and religion of Prophet Adam^(pbuh) and his son Seth. Enoch^(pbuh) was the fifth generation of the Prophet Adam^(pbuh). He called the people back to his forefathers' religion, but only a few listened to him, while the majority turned away.

Prophet Enoch^(pbuh) and his followers left Babylon for Egypt. There he carried on his mission, calling people to what is just and fair, teaching them certain prayers and instructing them to fast on certain days and to give a portion of their wealth to the poor.

The wise sayings of Prophet Enoch^(pbuh)

He was the first of the children of Adam to be given prophethood after Adam and Seth. It is reported that he was the first to invent basic form of writing. Some of his sayings are:

"Happy is he who looks as his own deeds and appoints them as pleaders to his lord."

"None can show better gratitude for A;;ah's favours than he who shares them with others."

"Do not envy people for what they have, as they will only enjoy it for a short while."

"He who indulges in excesses will not benefit from it."

"The real joy of life is to have wisdom."

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