Tale#37: Prophetic Tales: Episode3:The Story of Hazrat Hud (A.S.)|Tuesday
The Land of Giants Turned to Dust
A long, long time ago, in a vast land filled with giant mountains and green valleys, lived a powerful tribe called ‘Aad. These people were very strong and tall, much taller than anyone you see today. They built huge homes inside the mountains and carved beautiful palaces from stone. The people of Aad were proud. Too proud.
They had everything—wealth, health, and strength—but they forgot who gave it all to them.
“Why should we believe in one God? We’re strong, we don’t need anyone!” they would say with laughter.
They started worshipping idols made of stone and wood, giving them names, decorating them with flowers, and asking them for help.
But Allah never leaves people without a reminder. So, Allah sent them a prophet from among themselves. His name was Hud (A.S.).
A Brave Voice Among Giants
Hazrat Hud (A.S.) was kind, honest, and wise. He stood in the middle of the town square and called out loudly:
“O my people! Worship Allah alone! You have no god but Him! Why don’t you listen?”
The people turned to him and laughed.
“Hud, are you serious? You want us to stop worshipping our gods because of your words? You think you know better than us?”
But Hud (A.S.) didn’t stop. He went from house to house, speaking gently, reminding them of all the blessings Allah had given.
“Look at the rain that waters your crops. Look at the strong bodies Allah gave you. Look at the mountains you carved into homes. Do you think idols made these things? It is Allah—the One true God!”
But most of the people of Aad refused to believe. They mocked him, rolled their eyes, and shouted:
“We’re strong! We can do whatever we want! Who can stop us?”
Only a small group of people listened to Hud (A.S.) and believed in Allah.
The Warning in the Sky
One day, the skies turned dark—not with night, but with thick black clouds. The people danced and clapped:
“Look! Rain is coming! Our gods have blessed us!”
But Hud (A.S.) looked up with sadness and said:
“No... This is not rain. This is a punishment from Allah. You still have time. Please believe!”
The clouds grew darker, the wind picked up speed, and a terrifying storm began to roar. The wind howled so loudly, it sounded like a wild beast. Trees were ripped out of the ground, houses crumbled like sandcastles, and people were thrown into the air like feathers.
This wasn't an ordinary storm. It was a wind sent by Allah—so powerful, so fierce, it blew for eight long days and seven nights.
Only Hud (A.S.) and the believers were safe. Allah had protected them.
The Land of Giants Turned to Dust
When the storm stopped, the once mighty land of Aad was silent.
The tall mountains stood quiet.
The carved palaces were broken stones.
The proud people were gone.
Hud (A.S.) and his followers quietly left the place and moved to another land, where they lived in peace and worshipped Allah.
Moral of the Story
No matter how strong, rich, or smart we become—everything we have is a gift from Allah.
Worshipping anything other than Allah leads us away from the truth.
Hazrat Hud (A.S.) taught us to stand firm in what is right, even when no one else listens.