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Prophet #5 · Ancient Arabia

Ṣāliḥ

صالح

Sent to Thamūd, who carved cities into mountains. They demanded a sign; Allah brought a she-camel from the rock. They hamstrung her. The earth seized them.

Era
Ancient Arabia
Region
al-Ḥijr (between the Hejaz and Tabūk)
Sent to
The people of Thamūd
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Passages that mention Ṣāliḥ

  1. "Salih peace be upon him. When the deed was done Salih was deeply moved and came to them weeping. They met him with apologies saying it was a rash act by their youth. Salih instructed them to make amends by doing good in her stead. As they followed him up a mountain it rose higher until it was beyond the reach of birds and the young camel wept. Later the young camel faced Salih and cried out three times. Salih told them enjoy yourselves in your homes for three more days this is a promise that will not be unfulfilled. He warned them that their faces would turn yellow then red and black over the next three days. On"

  2. "lives or within the broader community. Upholding justice and standing against wrongdoing is a fundamental principle of faith. There is a story of a man who came to Salih with a dish. When he saw Salih, he said, O Salih, may Allah reward you with goodness. Allah has alleviated my punishment due to my mother's abandonment of her previous actions. What you have given in charity on my behalf has reached me. Salih then asked, What are these dishes? The man replied, These are gifts from the living to the dead, consisting of charity, recitation, and supplication. They descend upon them every Friday, and it is said, This is a gift from"

  3. "sallallahu alayhi wa sallam replied that they could hear him but could not respond. It is said that Salih peace be upon him moved to the sacred house of God and remained there until he passed away. Imam Ahmed narrated that when the Prophet Salih peace and blessings be upon him passed by the valley of Usfan during Hajj he mentioned that Hud and Salih peace be upon them had passed through it calling out to perform Hajj at the ancient house. The mention of the prophets passing through the valley of Al-Hijr from the land of Thamud during the year of Tabuk when the Messenger of Allah peace and blessings be upon him encamped with the"

  4. "from the mountains. Remember the favors of Allah and do not act wickedly upon the earth, spreading corruption. The arrogant among his people questioned those who believed. Do you know that Salih is sent by his Lord? They affirmed their belief, but the arrogant ones declared their disbelief. They hamstrung the she-camel and defied their Lord's command, challenging Salih to bring the punishment he promised if he was truly a messenger. Consequently, an earthquake seized them, leaving them lifeless in their homes. Salih turned away, saying, O my people, I have indeed conveyed to you the message of my Lord and advised you,"

  5. "be upon him, passed by their land on his way to Tabuk with his companions. The people of Thamud succeeded the people of Aad and, like them, worshipped idols. God sent among them a man from their own people, his servant and messenger, Salih, son of Ubaid. Salih called them to worship God alone, without partners, and to abandon their idols. While a group of them believed in him, the majority disbelieved and plotted against him. They even killed the she-camel that God had made a sign for them, leading to their destruction. As Allah says in Surah Al-A'raf, And to Thamud We sent their brother Salih. He said, O My people,"

  6. "people of Ad and like those before them, worshipped idols. Allah sent among them a man from their own people, his servant and messenger, Salih ibn Abad ibn Masih. Salih called them to worship Allah alone, without any partners, and to renounce their idols. Some among them believed in him, but the majority disbelieved. They mocked him and plotted against him, eventually killing the she-camel that Allah had made a sign for them. Consequently, Allah seized them with a mighty punishment. As Allah says in Surah Al-A'raf and to Thamud, We sent their brother Salih. He said, O my people, worship Allah. You have no deity"

  7. "earth, spreading corruption. The arrogant leaders among his people said to those who were oppressed, to those who believed among them, Do you know that Salih has been sent by his Lord? They said, Indeed we believe in that with which he was sent. The arrogant ones said, Indeed we, in that which you have believed, are disbelievers. So they hamstrung the she-camel and were insolent toward the command of their Lord, and said, O Salih, bring us what you promise us, if you should be of the messengers. So the earthquake seized them, and they became within their homes, corpses fallen prone. And he turned away from them and said, O my people, I had"

  8. "like advisors. In Surah Hud, Allah says, And to Thamud we sent their brother Salih. He said, O my people, worship Allah. You have no deity other than him. He has produced you from the earth and settled you in it. So ask forgiveness of him, and then repent to him. Indeed my Lord is near and responsive. They said, O Salih, you were among us a man of promise before this. Do you forbid us to worship what our fathers worshipped? And indeed we are in disquieting doubt about that to which you invite us. He said, O my people, do you see? If I should be upon clear evidence from my Lord, and he has given me mercy from himself, who would"

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