The Significance of Mount Judi
Mount Judi represents deliverance amid devastation and divine compassion after righteous judgement. Situated among fertile plains and vital water sources, it provided an ideal foundation for humanity’s renewal. The Qur’an invites reflection on its deeper symbolic value rather than purely physical attributes.
The Duration of the Flood in the Qur’an
The Qur’an does not specify exact days for the Flood’s active phase. It does, however, highlight the extraordinary length of Prophet Nuh’s mission:
“We sent Nuḥ to his people, and he dwelt among them a thousand years save fifty!” (Surah Al-ʿAnkabut 29:14) |
| This refers to his era of prophetic calling, underscoring the event’s immense historical weight. |
Mount Judi, bathed in the warm glow of dawn, symbolizing deliverance and divine compassion.
Quran, focusing on the prolonged duration of Prophet Nuh’s mission rather than specific timelines for the flood itself.
The Duration According to Islamic Tradition
Drawing from reliable narrations, scholars often describe:
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For forty days and forty nights, the flood rose from the earth and the waters came from the heights, but Noah’s (Nuh (A.S.)) ark remained calm. Just think for a moment.
Additional accounts suggest the deluge began in Rajab, the Ark settled in Muharram, and disembarkation coincided with the 10th of Muharram (ʿAshuraʾ)—a day later observed with gratitude in certain traditions. These elements appear frequently in exegetical works yet remain non-essential to creed.
The Gradual Receding of the Waters
Islamic narratives portray the Flood’s conclusion as deliberate and measured: waters withdrew steadily, enabling the earth to regain stability and sustain life anew. This phased restoration embodies Allah’s infinite mercy and foresight.
Prioritising Moral Lessons Over Precise Chronology
The essence of Islam’s teaching lies in the Flood’s ethical imperatives—submission to Allah, endurance through trial, and complete trust in His plan—rather than meticulous dates or coordinates. Historical and temporal aspects enrich the account without eclipsing its profound spiritual core.
Conclusion
Islamic scholarship locates Mount Judi at Cudi Dagı in south-eastern Turkey, a place imbued with symbolism of hope and rebirth. The Flood spanned several months, marked by forty days of intense rainfall and a thoughtful return to equilibrium. Above all, this narrative affirms divine authority, compassion, and the enduring victory of steadfast belief.
A silent scene: the rebirth of life, after nine hundred and fifty years of steadfast devotion, by divine command.
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