Salih

صالح

Prophet to Thamud

MessengerMentioned 9x in Quran

Era

After 'Ad

Location

Al-Hijr (Northern Arabia)

Nation

Thamud

Age

Unknown

Quick summary

Miracle

She-camel from a rock

The Story

Salih (peace be upon him) was sent to the people of Thamud, who lived in the rocky mountains of Al-Hijr in northern Arabia. They were skilled builders who carved magnificent homes into the mountains.

Like 'Ad, Thamud had become arrogant and worshipped idols. Salih called them to worship Allah alone. They demanded a miracle as proof of his prophethood.

Allah sent a miraculous she-camel that emerged from a rock. Salih told his people not to harm the camel and to share their water with it. For a while, they complied, but eventually, they plotted against the camel.

Nine men from Thamud hamstrung and killed the she-camel. Salih warned them that they had only three days before Allah's punishment would come. They mocked him, but on the third day, a mighty blast destroyed them all.

The ruins of Thamud at Madain Salih still exist today as a reminder.

Key Events

Call to Thamud

Invited his people to worship Allah

The She-Camel

Miraculous camel emerged from rock

The Crime

Nine men killed the she-camel

Three-Day Warning

Given respite before destruction

The Blast

Destroyed by a mighty sound

Lessons from Salih's Life

Miracles alone do not guarantee faith

Harming Allah's signs has consequences

Material prosperity means nothing without faith

Allah gives respite before punishment

Quran References

Story of Salih and the she-camel

“Story of Salih and the she-camel”

— Surah Al-A'raf•Ayah 73-79

Salih's call and Thamud's destruction

“Salih's call and Thamud's destruction”

— Surah Hud•Ayah 61-68

Their transgression and punishment

“Their transgression and punishment”

— Surah Ash-Shams•Ayah 11-15

Prophetic Lineage

Father/Ancestor

Nuh

نوح

Salih

صالح

The Story

Salih (peace be upon him) was sent to the people of Thamud, who lived in the rocky mountains of Al-Hijr in northern Arabia. They were skilled builders who carved magnificent homes into the mountains.

Like 'Ad, Thamud had become arrogant and worshipped idols. Salih called them to worship Allah alone. They demanded a miracle as proof of his prophethood.

The ruins of Thamud at Madain Salih still exist today as a reminder.

Quran References

Story of Salih and the she-camel

“Story of Salih and the she-camel”

— Surah Al-A'raf•Ayah 73-79

Salih's call and Thamud's destruction

“Salih's call and Thamud's destruction”

— Surah Hud•Ayah 61-68

Their transgression and punishment

“Their transgression and punishment”

— Surah Ash-Shams•Ayah 11-15

Salih

صالح

Prophet to Thamud

MessengerMentioned 9x in Quran

Era

After 'Ad

Location

Al-Hijr (Northern Arabia)

Nation

Thamud

Age

Unknown

Quick summary

Miracle

She-camel from a rock

The Story

Salih (peace be upon him) was sent to the people of Thamud, who lived in the rocky mountains of Al-Hijr in northern Arabia. They were skilled builders who carved magnificent homes into the mountains.

Like 'Ad, Thamud had become arrogant and worshipped idols. Salih called them to worship Allah alone. They demanded a miracle as proof of his prophethood.

The ruins of Thamud at Madain Salih still exist today as a reminder.

Key Events

Call to Thamud

Invited his people to worship Allah

The She-Camel

Miraculous camel emerged from rock

The Crime

Nine men killed the she-camel

Three-Day Warning

Given respite before destruction

The Blast

Destroyed by a mighty sound

Lessons from Salih's Life

Miracles alone do not guarantee faith

Harming Allah's signs has consequences

Material prosperity means nothing without faith

Allah gives respite before punishment

Quran References

Story of Salih and the she-camel

“Story of Salih and the she-camel”

— Surah Al-A'raf•Ayah 73-79

Salih's call and Thamud's destruction

“Salih's call and Thamud's destruction”

— Surah Hud•Ayah 61-68

Their transgression and punishment

“Their transgression and punishment”

— Surah Ash-Shams•Ayah 11-15

Prophetic Lineage

Father/Ancestor

Nuh

نوح

Salih

صالح