People of 'Ad
Who were the people that lived between Yemen and Oman, known for their giant stature and engineering?
The people of ‘Ad.
Who was the prophet sent to guide the people of ‘Ad?
Prophet Hud
What insulting claim did the people of ‘Ad make about Prophet Hud when he called them to worship Allah alone?
That he was foolish or mad and possessed by their gods.
What event marked the beginning of Allah’s punishment before the destructive windstorm?
A drought that caused their gardens, crops, and cattle to die.
According to the video, what was the first civilization destroyed after the flood of Nuh (عليه السلام)?
The people of ‘Ad.
What was the name of their unmatched city mentioned in the Qur’an?
Iram
Prophet Hud was a descendant of which earlier prophet?
Prophet Nuh (Noah).
Why did the people of ‘Ad feel they did not need to listen to Hud’s warnings?
Because they believed their power, wealth, and advanced buildings made them superior and untouchable.
What was their reaction when they saw a dark cloud approaching during the drought?
They rejoiced, thinking it would bring rain to end their drought.
What mountain did Prophet Nuh’s ark settle on after the flood, as mentioned before the story of Hud?
Mount Judi (in Turkey).
What was their main sin that led to destruction?
Shirk (associating partners with Allah).
What did he ask from his people as payment for his dawah?
Nothing; his reward was from Allah.
What specific example of their arrogance did Allah mention about their construction habits?
They built monumental palaces on mountains they didn’t even live in, just for pride.
What did the approaching cloud actually contain as a punishment from Allah?
A violent windstorm that destroyed everything by Allah’s command.
What was unique about the engineering of the people of ‘Ad that even modern scholars acknowledge?
Their palaces and pillars were so advanced that Allah says no other like them was ever created in any land.
What did they build high in the mountains just for pride?
Massive palaces and towers.
What did his people accuse him of being?
Crazy or possessed.
How did their feelings of superiority affect their society’s justice and morality?
They became unjust, oppressive, and spread corruption due to arrogance.
Describe how Allah’s punishment physically affected the people of ‘Ad.
The winds lifted them off the ground and smashed them down like uprooted trunks of palm trees.
Which Surah mentions the people of ‘Ad being destroyed by a “screaming violent wind” for seven nights and eight days, leaving them like uprooted trunks of palm trees?
۞ وَأَمَّا عَادٌ فَأُهْلِكُوا۟ بِرِيحٍۢ صَرْصَرٍ عَاتِيَةٍۢ ﴿٦﴾ سَخَّرَهَا عَلَيْهِمْ سَبْعَ لَيَالٍۢ وَثَمَـٰنِيَةَ أَيَّامٍ حُسُومًۭا فَتَرَى ٱلْقَوْمَ فِيهَا صَرْعَىٰ كَأَنَّهُمْ أَعْجَازُ نَخْلٍ خَاوِيَةٍۢ ﴿٧﴾ فَهَلْ تَرَىٰ لَهُم مِّنۢ بَاقِيَةٍۢ ﴿٨﴾
“And as for ‘Ad, they were destroyed by a screaming, violent wind. He imposed it upon them for seven nights and eight days in succession so that you would see the people therein fallen as if they were hollow trunks of palm trees. Then do you see any of them remaining?”
Surah Al-Haqqah (69:6-8).
What did they say arrogantly about themselves?
No one was stronger than them.
Where did Prophet Hud and his followers migrate to after the destruction?
Hadramaut.
What was their excuse for refusing to abandon idol worship despite Hud’s clear message?
They claimed they were following the traditions of their forefathers.
How long did the punishment last, and what was left of their civilization afterwards?
It lasted 8 days and 7 nights, leaving no trace of their people or buildings, only desert sands.
Who was the prophet sent after Prophet Hud (عليه السلام) to another powerful Arab tribe?
Prophet Saleh (عليه السلام), sent to the people of Thamud.