Hud

هود

Prophet to 'Ad

MessengerMentioned 7x in Quran

Era

After Nuh

Location

Ahqaf (Southern Arabia)

Nation

'Ad

Age

Unknown

Quick summary

Miracle

Survived the destructive wind

The Story

Hud (peace be upon him) was sent to the people of 'Ad, who lived in the Ahqaf region of southern Arabia. They were a powerful nation, known for their impressive buildings and physical strength.

The people of 'Ad had become arrogant due to their power and prosperity. They worshipped idols and oppressed the weak. Hud called them to worship Allah alone and warned them of severe punishment if they continued in their ways.

They rejected his message and challenged him to bring the punishment he warned them about. They said, "Who is mightier than us in strength?"

Allah sent upon them a violent, cold wind that lasted for seven nights and eight days. The wind destroyed everything in its path, leaving the 'Ad completely annihilated. Only Hud and the believers were saved.

An entire surah in the Quran is named after Hud, highlighting the importance of his story.

Key Events

Sent to 'Ad

Called the powerful nation to monotheism

Rejection

'Ad rejected his message with arrogance

The Wind

Destroyed by a fierce wind for 8 days

Lessons from Hud's Life

Power and wealth do not make one superior

Arrogance leads to destruction

Allah's punishment can come in unexpected forms

Rejecting prophets has severe consequences

Quran References

Story of Hud and 'Ad

“Story of Hud and 'Ad”

— Surah Hud•Ayah 50-60

Hud's call to his people

“Hud's call to his people”

— Surah Al-A'raf•Ayah 65-72

Description of their destruction

“Description of their destruction”

— Surah Al-Haqqah•Ayah 6-8

Prophetic Lineage

Father/Ancestor

Nuh

نوح

Hud

هود

The Story

Hud (peace be upon him) was sent to the people of 'Ad, who lived in the Ahqaf region of southern Arabia. They were a powerful nation, known for their impressive buildings and physical strength.

They rejected his message and challenged him to bring the punishment he warned them about. They said, "Who is mightier than us in strength?"

An entire surah in the Quran is named after Hud, highlighting the importance of his story.

Hud (peace be upon him) was sent to the people of 'Ad, who lived in the Ahqaf region of southern Arabia. They were a powerful nation, known for their impressive buildings and physical strength.

They rejected his message and challenged him to bring the punishment he warned them about. They said, "Who is mightier than us in strength?"

An entire surah in the Quran is named after Hud, highlighting the importance of his story.