Aad - in the Quran

Aad is a people or a tribe that are mentioned in the Quran as one of the ancient civilizations that existed before the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). According to Islamic tradition, the 'Aad were descendants of Sam, the son of Noah. They are said to have inhabited an area in what is now modern-day Yemen, Oman, and Hadramaut.

The 'Aad are mentioned in several places in the Quran, including Surah Hud (Chapter 11), Surah Al-A'raf (Chapter 7), and Surah Al-Fajr (Chapter 89). The Quran describes the 'Aad as a powerful and prosperous people who were blessed with great strength and wealth, but who became arrogant and refused to follow the guidance of their prophet, Hud.

The story of the 'Aad in the Quran is a reminder of the consequences of arrogance and disobedience to God's commands. It is also a warning to those who seek to amass power and wealth, that these blessings can easily be taken away if they are not used in the service of God and humanity.

Prophet Hud

According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Hud (peace be upon him) was sent to the people of 'Aad as a messenger and prophet of God. The story of Prophet Hud and the 'Aad is mentioned in several places in the Quran, including Surah Hud (Chapter 11), Surah Al-A'raf (Chapter 7), and Surah Al-Shu'ara (Chapter 26).

The story of Prophet Hud and the 'Aad is one of the many examples mentioned in the Quran of the prophets and messengers sent by God to guide their people to the straight path. According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Hud was sent to the people of 'Aad, who were known for their great strength and wealth, but who had become arrogant and disobedient to God's commands.

Prophet Hud called the 'Aad to worship God alone and to abandon their idols and false gods, warning them of the consequences of their disobedience. However, many of the 'Aad rejected his message and continued to engage in sinful behavior.

As a result, God sent a powerful windstorm to destroy the 'Aad as a punishment for their disobedience. The windstorm was so strong that it uprooted trees, destroyed buildings, and lifted people into the air before slamming them back down to the ground. Only a small group of believers who had followed Prophet Hud's guidance were saved from the destruction.

The story of Prophet Hud and the 'Aad is a powerful reminder of the consequences of arrogance and disobedience to God's commands, and of the importance of listening to the prophets and messengers sent by God to guide humanity to the straight path. It also serves as a warning against the worship of false gods and the pursuit of material wealth at the expense of faith and obedience to God.

Sure, here are the Quran chapters and verse numbers that mention 'Aad:

Surah Al-A'raf, Verse 65-72: 

And to the 'Aad [We sent] their brother Hud. He said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. You are not but inventors [of falsehood].

O my people, I do not ask you for it any reward. My reward is only from the one who created me. Then will you not reason?

And O my people, ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. He will send [rain from] the sky upon you in showers and increase you in strength [added] to your strength. And do not turn away, [being] criminals."

They said, "O Hud, you have not brought us clear evidence, and we are not ones to leave our gods on your say-so. Nor are we believers in you.

We only say that some of our gods have possessed you with evil." He said, "Indeed, I call Allah to witness, and witness [yourselves] that I am free from whatever you associate with Allah

Other than Him. So plot against me all together; then do not give me respite.

Indeed, I have relied upon Allah, my Lord and your Lord. There is no creature but that He holds its forelock. Indeed, my Lord is on a path [that is] straight."

But if they turn away, [say], "I have already conveyed that with which I was sent to you. My Lord will give succession to a people other than you, and you will not harm Him at all. Indeed my Lord is, over all things, Guardian."

These verses mention Prophet Hud's mission to the 'Aad and their rejection of his message, as well as the punishment that God sent to them in the form of a destructive windstorm.

Surah Hud, Verse 50-60: 

And to 'Aad [We sent] their brother Hud. He said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. You are not but inventors [of falsehood].

O my people, I do not ask you for it any reward. My reward is only from the one who created me. Then will you not reason?

And O my people, ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. He will send [rain from] the sky upon you in showers and increase you in strength [added] to your strength. And do not turn away, [being] criminals."

They said, "O Hud, you have not brought us clear evidence, and we are not ones to leave our gods on your say-so. Nor are we believers in you.

We only say that some of our gods have possessed you with evil." He said, "Indeed, I call Allah to witness, and witness [yourselves] that I am free from whatever you associate with Allah

Other than Him. So plot against me all together; then do not give me respite.

Indeed, I have relied upon Allah, my Lord and your Lord. There is no creature but that He holds its forelock. Indeed, my Lord is on a path [that is] straight."

But if they turn away, [say], "I have already conveyed that with which I was sent to you. My Lord will give succession to a people other than you, and you will not harm Him at all. Indeed my Lord is, over all things, Guardian."

And when Our command came, We saved Hud and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us; and We saved them from a harsh punishment.

And that was 'Aad, who rejected the signs of their Lord and disobeyed His messengers and followed the order of every obstinate tyrant.

And they were [therefore] followed in this world with a curse and [as well] on the Day of Resurrection. Unquestionably, 'Aad denied their Lord; then away with 'Aad, the people of Hud.

These verses mention the 'Aad's disobedience to God's commands and their rejection of Prophet Hud's message, as well as the punishment that God sent to them in the form of a windstorm that destroyed their civilization.

Surah Hud, Verse 61-68: 

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, about that to which you invite us, in disquieting doubt."

He said, "O my people, have you considered: if I should be upon clear evidence from my Lord and He has given me mercy from Himself, who would protect me from Allah if I disobeyed Him? So you would not increase me except in loss.

And O my people, this is the she-camel of Allah - [she is] to you a sign. So let her feed upon Allah's earth and do not touch her with harm, or you will be taken by an impending punishment."

But they hamstrung her, so he said, "Enjoy yourselves in your homes for three days. That is a promise not to be denied."

So when Our command came, We saved Salih and those who believed with him by mercy from Us, and [We saved them] from the disgrace of that day. Indeed, it is your Lord who is the Powerful, the Exalted in Might.

And the shriek seized those who had wronged, and they became within their homes [corpses] fallen prone

As if they had never prospered therein. Unquestionably, Thamud denied their Lord; then, away with Thamud.

These verses describe the fate of the 'Aad and their city, as well as the lessons that can be learned from their destruction.

Surah Al-Hijr, Verse 80-84: 

And We have certainly sent the Qur'an down upon you in portions.

So be patient for the decision of your Lord and do not obey from among them a sinner or ungrateful [disbeliever].

And mention the name of your Lord [in prayer] morning and evening

And during the night prostrate to Him and exalt Him a long [part of the] night.

Indeed, these [disbelievers] love the immediate and leave behind them a grave Day.

These verses mention the destruction of the 'Aad and the Thamud, two ancient civilizations that were destroyed as a punishment for their disobedience to God's commands.

Surah Al-Fajr, Verse 6-16: 

O mankind, indeed you are laboring toward your Lord with [great] exertion and will meet it.

Then as for he who is given his record in his right hand,

He will be judged with an easy account

And return to his people in happiness.

But as for he who is given his record behind his back,

He will cry out for destruction

And [enter to] burn in a Blaze.

Indeed, he had [once] been among his people in happiness;

Indeed, he had thought he would never return [to Allah].

But yes! Indeed, his Lord was ever of him, Seeing.

So I swear by the twilight glow [of sunset],

These verses mention the 'Aad and the Thamud as examples of ancient civilizations that were destroyed as a punishment for their disobedience to God's commands, and emphasize the importance of striving to please God in this life.

Surah Al-Qamar, Verse 18: 

"And We have certainly made the Qur'an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?"

This verse mentions the destruction of the 'Aad and the Thamud, two ancient civilizations that were destroyed as a punishment for their disobedience to God's commands. The verse warns people of the consequences of arrogance and disobedience, and encourages them to seek God's forgiveness and guidance.

In summary, the Qur'an mentions the people of Aad as a powerful and prosperous tribe who lived in the land of Ahqaf, but who rebelled against Allah and were ultimately destroyed by a powerful wind sent as punishment. The story of Aad is mentioned in multiple chapters of the Qur'an as a cautionary tale of the consequences of arrogance, disbelief, and disobedience towards Allah. The Qur'an also suggests that the ruins of Aad serve as a reminder to future generations of the fleeting nature of worldly power and the importance of submission to Allah.