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Hud
2500 BCE – 2400 BCE · Arabia (people of 'Ad, legendary)islamic
Description
Hūd is believed in Islam to have been a messenger sent to ancient Arabia before Muhammad. Hud is repeatedly mentioned in the Quran whose eleventh chapter is also named after him.
Facts
| Preceded by | Nuh |
| Succeeded by | Saleh |
| Resting place | Possibly Qabr An-Nabi Hud in Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen |
| Religion | Islam |
Life & work in brief
Summarised by section — one row per topic, for fast reading.
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Historical context | Hud has sometimes been identified with Eber, an ancestor of the Ishmaelites and the Israelites who is mentioned in the Old Testament. |
| Narrative in the Quran | This is a brief summary of Hud's narrative, with emphasis on two particular verses: |
| In the hadith | There are several hadiths from various chains that became supporting materials regarding Calamity that has fallen upon the ʿĀd peoples, such as: |
| Place of burial | Several sites are revered as the tomb of Hud. |
| In other religions | Hud is referred to in the Baháʼí Faith as a Prophet who appeared after Noah and prior to Abraham, who exhorted the people to abandon idolatry and practice monotheism. |
Prophecies
Key prophetic utterances and visions attributed to Hud, with sources.
| Prophecy / vision | Source |
|---|---|
| O my people, serve God; you have no god but Him — 'Ad denied their Lord | Quran 11:50-60 |
| The blasting wind destroyed a people who would not believe | Quran 69:6-7 |