صالح
Salih (AS)
Dates unknown · step 6 of 28 in traditional order
Prophets Named in the Quran
Sent to Thamud, who carved homes into mountains and killed the she-camel of Allah.
Salih was sent to Thamud, who came after 'Ad and carved their dwellings into the mountains. As a sign, Allah brought forth a she-camel and commanded them not to harm her. They hamstrung the camel in defiance, and after three days they were seized by a mighty blast.
On the expedition to Tabuk, the Prophet ﷺ passed through al-Hijr and told his Companions to pass the ruins weeping and humbled, and not to use their wells.
Life journey
- Associated al-Hijr (Hegra) الحجرThamud are the 'people of al-Hijr' (15:80). The Prophet ﷺ passed their ruins on the way to Tabuk.
In the Quran
Places in their life
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Sources
- The Quran (al-A'raf 7:73–79; Hud 11:61–68; al-Hijr 15:80–84)
- Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of the Prophets, on passing al-Hijr)
- Ibn Kathir, Qasas al-Anbiya'
Draft, awaiting scholarly review.