What is the meaning of the verse: 'And We raised him to a high station' in reference to Prophet Idris (peace be upon him)? And how valid are the various Israelite narrations that claim he was lifted to the heavens on the back of an angel to ask his Lord for a longer life in order to increase his good deeds?"

It is established in the two Sahihs that the Prophet, peace be upon him, met Idris, peace be upon him, in the fourth heaven on the night of the ascension. God raised him to a high place as mentioned in the Quran. Scholars have differed on the issue of him being raised alive; this has not been confirmed through a strong elevated chain. There is an Israeli narrative that mentions he was raised alive and then his soul was taken in the fourth heaven. It is obligatory to believe that God, Most High, raised Idris to a high place and that he is in the fourth heaven. As for the details of whether he was raised alive or dead, God knows best.