Whom God Has Guided: Stories and Teachings of the Prophets (as) | Book 2: Prophet Idrīs (as)
Explore the spiritual insights and enduring lessons found in the life of Prophet Idrīs in the second volume of Whom God Has Guided: Stories and Teachings of the Prophets (as). This volume presents the prophets not merely as figures of history, but as divinely guided examples whose lives illuminate faith, purpose, knowledge, and humanity’s journey toward God. Through the Qurʾānic portrayal and transmitted teachings concerning Prophet Idrīs (as), readers encounter a prophet renowned for his connection to knowledge, writing, and spiritual elevation. The book examines his mission as described in the Qurʾān and Islamic tradition, including his association with wisdom and learning, his distinction as the first writer, and his honoured rank before God. More than a historical account, Prophet Idrīs (as) offers a reflective study of faith and obedience. It invites readers to consider how devotion, knowledge, and steadfastness can guide the human soul closer to God. About the Author Hujjat al-Islām Muhammad Riḍā ʿĀbidīnī is a distinguished scholar of Islamic mysticism and a respected specialist in Islamic philosophy, theology, and Qur’anic exegesis. After studying at the Qom Seminary, he learned from leading scholars, including Ayatullah Bahāʾ al-Dīnī, Ayatullah Muhammad-Taqī Bahjat, and ʿAllāmah Ṭabāṭabāʾī. His academic work focuses on the thought and writings of ʿAllāmah Ṭabāṭabāʾī, particularly in the areas of Qur’anic exegesis and philosophy. He has taught at leading universities, including Tehran University, and has been a teacher at the Qom Seminary since 1996. Specifications: ~354 pages Color pages 5.5x8.5 in Softcover