The people of Thamud
Where did the people of Thamud live?
Al Hijr (now known as Madain Salih in Saudi Arabia)
From where did the she-camel emerge?
From a solid rock, by Allah’s command — a miracle performed through Prophet Sālih (A)
What destroyed the people of Thamud after they killed the she-camel?
A strong earthquake and a terrifying cry from the sky destroyed them all (Qur’an 7:78)
How many years did the People of 'Ad live in drought (Allah's first punishment for them)?
3 years
Who nursed Prophet Muhammad saw
Sayyidah Halima Saadia
What special skill were the people of Thamud known for?
They carved homes into solid rock and built palaces on open plains
What arrangement did Prophet Sālih (A) make about the camel and the well?
The camel would drink from the well one day, and the people could use it the next day — they would take turns.
What lesson can we learn about relying on strength, buildings, or materials for safety?
No matter how strong the structures were or what they were made of, nothing could protect the people of Thamud from Allah’s punishment.
Describe how the people of Ad acted towards Prophet Hud (as) and the true word of Allah.
They were polytheists and disregarded the words of Allah and Hud as. They believe in idols and Allah.
What 2 things does a person lose if he/she miss Asr salah intentionally? (no points for just one)
a: Friends b: Family c: Property d:Time
b and c
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Whoever misses the `Asr prayer (intentionally) then it is as if he lost his family and property.” (Sahih Bukhari 552)
Which destroyed nation did the people of Thamud inherit the land from?
The people of Ad
What blessing did the she-camel provide in return for drinking from the well?
She produced enough milk to feed every family in the tribe — a sign and mercy from Allah.
What does the story of the people of Thamud teach about rejecting Allah’s signs?
Rejection of Allah’s signs and arrogance against His messengers leads to complete destruction, no matter how successful or powerful a nation may seem.
What was the people of Ad’s reaction to the Day of Judgement?
They did not believe that it was real, they questioned its existence and validity but did not choose to believe it was a true event that awaited them.
Which Surah was favoured over the rest of the Quran with two prostrations (sujuuds)?
a: Al-Anbiya b: Al-Hajj c: Maryam d:Yaseen
Surah Hajj
What attribute caused the people of Thamud to grow farther from Allah over time?
Arrogance and idol worship
How many men were involved in killing the camel, and who supported them?
Nine men, supported by the tribe’s leaders, ambushed and killed the she-camel.
How did Allah protect Prophet Sālih and the believers from the punishment?
Allah commanded them to leave the town, and they were saved from the destruction that followed.
What's one thing you should avoid doing blindly?
Following societal or familial traditions without question
Name the 4 best women of Jannah? (½ points if you name 3)
Aasiya Muzahim (wife of Firawn)
Khadija bint Khuwaylid
Fatimah bint Muhammad
Maryam bint ‘Imran
In Surah Al-A’raaf, what command did Allah remind the people of Thamud about?
“And remember when He made you successors after ʿĀd and gave you habitation in the land – you build palaces in its plains and carve out houses in the mountains – so remember the favors of Allah and do not spread corruption in the land.”
(Qur’an 7:74)
What did Allah’s direct command about the she-camel in Surah Al-A’raf?
“This is the she-camel of Allah [sent] to you as a sign. So leave her to graze in Allah’s land and do not harm her, or a painful punishment will seize you.”
(Surah Al-A’raf 7:73)
How did the people of ‘Ad use their unique strengths and skills? What lessons can we learn from them?
They used it to show off and amuse themselves, being prideful instead of being grateful to Allah.
Lesson: Allah gives us all our own Fitrah and strengths, so use them beneficially
The people 'Ad experienced two stages of punishment. What are they?
1) Their fields experienced drought
2) There storm from thick, heavy clouds lasting seven nights and eight days, destroying the people of 'Ad
List 5 sunnahs the Prophet (saw) used to do before bed?
Make wudu
Sleeping on your right side and not your belly
Dusting off the bed
Reading last two ayahs of Baqarah
Ayatul kursi
reciting Al-Mu’awwidhatan (nas, falaq, iklhas) 3x
recite subhanallah, alhamdulillah, and allahu akbar 33 times