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Prophet #4

هود

HudProphet of the 'Ad

Also known as: Hud, Eber (possibly in Judeo-Christian tradition)

Nation / People

The people of 'Ad in the region of al-Ahqaf (the sand dunes of Arabia)

Period

After Nuh and before Salih; the 'Ad were one of the early Arab tribes

Lifespan

Not specified in the Quran

Burial Place

Hadhramaut in Yemen, where his tomb is venerated to this day

Message

Abandon arrogance and pride; worship Allah alone. The 'Ad's destruction warns that worldly power and wealth offer no protection from divine decree when a community persists in wrongdoing.

Lineage

  1. 1.
    Abdallah- Father
  2. 2.
    Ribah- Grandfather
  3. 3.
    al-Khalud- Great-grandfather
  4. 4.
    'Ad- Ancestor (of the tribe)
  5. 5.
    'Aws- Ancestor
  6. 6.
    Sam (Shem)- Son of Nuh

Key Miracles

  • Spared from the devastating wind that destroyed the 'Ad
  • Saved along with his followers by divine protection

Key Stories

  • The 'Ad were a powerful civilisation with towering structures (Iram Dhat al-'Imad)
  • They were arrogant and rejected Hud's call to monotheism
  • A ferocious wind (rih sarsar) was sent to destroy the 'Ad for seven nights and eight days
  • Hud and his followers were saved and continued in Arabia

Mentioned in the Quran

Surah Hud (11:50-60)Surah al-A'raf (7:65-72)Surah al-Ahqaf (46:21-26)Surah al-Shu'ara (26:123-140)

Special Characteristics

Sent to the 'Ad, one of the ancient Arab peoples who were known for their immense physical strength and their construction of grand monuments. Hud was from among them, making his rejection by his own people all the more painful.