In the Qur’an, the prophet associated with building the Ark during the Flood is Nuh. Nuh is the Arabic form of Noah and appears in several Qur’anic passages, including Surah Hud and Surah Nuh.
The Qur’anic account emphasizes Nuh’s preaching to his people, their rejection, and God’s command to construct the vessel. Believers and pairs of creatures board it, while the disbelieving people are overwhelmed by the flood. The Qur’an’s presentation differs in details and emphasis from Genesis.
One distinctive Qur’anic episode describes Nuh’s son refusing to board and being swept away, despite Nuh’s plea. The text presents faith, not family relationship alone, as decisive for salvation.
Islamic tradition regards Nuh as one of the major prophets and often counts him among the earliest messengers sent to humanity.