The People of Thamūd
Where did the people of Thamūd live?
In a valley between Makkah and Madinah (Al-Hijr region).
Who sent the she-camel as a miracle?
Allah sent it as a sign to the people of Thamūd.
Who was Prophet Ṣāliḥ sent to guide?
The tribe of Thamūd.
What does the story teach us about pride?
Pride leads to destruction — we should stay humble.
What surah mentions Prophet Ṣāliḥ and the Thamūd?
Surah Al-A‘rāf (7), Surah Hud (11), and Surah Ash-Shams (91).
What was special about the homes of the Thamūd?
They carved huge homes and palaces into the mountains.
From where did the she-camel come out?
From a solid rock, by Allah’s command.
What message did Prophet Ṣāliḥ give to his people?
Worship Allah alone; you have no god but Him.
Why should we be grateful for Allah’s blessings?
Because everything we have is from Allah and can be taken away.
What miracle did Allah give to Prophet Ṣāliḥ?
The she-camel that came out of a rock.
What was the sin of the people of Thamūd?
They worshiped idols and were ungrateful to Allah.
What rule did Prophet Ṣāliḥ give about the she-camel?
Let her eat and drink freely and do not harm her.
How did Prophet Ṣāliḥ show patience?
He kept inviting his people kindly even when they mocked him.
What does it mean to “respect Allah’s signs”?
To honor what Allah has made sacred and never misuse His gifts.
What was the punishment for the Thamūd?
A loud blast and an earthquake destroyed them.
Why were they proud and arrogant?
Because they were strong, rich, and skilled builders.
Why did some people want to kill the camel?
They were jealous, rebellious, and did not believe in Allah’s signs.
What did he say would happen after the camel was killed?
“Enjoy yourselves for three days; then punishment will come.”
How can we be like Prophet Ṣāliḥ today?
By being patient, kind, and always calling people toward Allah.
What was the name of the tribe before Thamūd?
The people of ʿĀd (Prophet Hūd’s people).
What did they worship instead of Allah?
They worshiped idols and false gods.
What happened after they killed the camel?
Allah punished them with an earthquake and a mighty blast.
What happened to the believers who followed him?
They were saved from the punishment.
What is one modern example of forgetting Allah’s blessings?
Taking things like health, wealth, or family for granted and not thanking Allah.
How does this story remind us of Allah’s power?
Allah can create anything from nothing and punish or save whom He wills.