The people themselves were described as tall, strong, and well built. He provided them with fertile land and abundant agriculture, many children, an ample supply of livestock and easy access to water resources. The people were known to build lofty towers, and thus the area became known as the land of a thousand pillars. (Quran 89:6-7)Īad is believed to have been situated in the wind swept hills between Oman and Yemen. Hud belonged to the ancient civilization known as Aad, and its capital city is believed to have been the fabled city of Ubar, known in Quran as Iram. Hud said to his people, "O my people, worship God, you have no other God but Him". It was the same message spread by all the Prophets of God. Sent by God to his brethren, Hud spread the message that God is One and to worship Him alone. Renowned Islamic scholar of the 14th century, Ibn Kathir, reports that Ibn Jarir also claims that Hud was a 5th generation descendent of Prophet Nuh. 1 In Islam however he is known as Hud 2 and is one of four Arabian prophets, the others being, Saleh, Shuaib and Muhammad ( ). In some traditions, he is called Heber, and known as the father of the Hebrew language. In the Old Testament reference is made to a descendant of Noah named Eber. Consequently Muslims believe only what has been confirmed in the Quran or the authentic traditions of Prophet Muhammad. However they also believe that these books were altered, or lost over the course of time. Believing in all of God's prophets and revealed Books are two of the requirements of faith in Islam therefore Muslims accept the Torah and the (Injeel) Gospels of Jesus. Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, ( ) amongst many others, all figure prominently in the pages of Quran. Many people out side the Islamic faith may be surprised to learn that Muslims also believe in many of the Prophets found in Jewish and Christian traditions.
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