OverviewA prophet who warned the people of ‘Ad against pride and wrongdoing.CategoryProphetPeriodDates not established
What the Qur’an tells usThe people of ‘Ad were proud of their strength. Hud told them to worship God instead of trusting only their power.Source: Qur’an 7:65-69
A memorable storyThey rejected his warning and were overcome by a destructive wind. The Qur’an says Hud and the believers with him were saved.Source: Qur’an 46:21-25 · Qur’an 7:72
SourcesOriginal summaries of the cited sources. Qur’anic accounts, later traditions and historical estimates are distinguished; brief profiles do not settle scholarly disagreements.Qur’an 7:65-72Qur’an 46:21-25Qur’an 7:72
