Who is Salih (Saleh) in the Quran?
by Owen Borville
June 10, 2024
Religion
Who is Salih (Saleh) in the Quran?
Salih (Saleh) was a prophet mentioned in the Quran who prophesied and preached to the tribe of Thamud in ancient Arabia in the city of al-Hijr (Hegra of northwest Arabia) before the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
Al-Hijr was part of the Nabataean civilization.
According to the Quran, Salih was sent to Thamud to lead the people to God and preach against selfishness of the wealthy and condemn idolatry and polytheism.
The people of Thamud asked for a miracle sign so that they could believe Salih's teachings. Then the people of Thamud were given a miracle sign, a she-camel from a split-rock as a sign and blessing and were told not to harm the camel.
However, the unbelieving people hamstrung the camel in defiance. In three days, an earthquake came and killed the disbelieving people of Thamud, while Salih and the few believers were spared.
The city of Hijr was never inhabited again and is still considered cursed.
Today, Hegra is a UNESCO Archaeological Heritage site, the first World Heritage Property in northwest Saudi Arabia, where many large monolith rocks were carved into buildings in the arid desert environment.
Hegra was the southern city of the Nabataeans, whose capital city was the famous Petra to the north.
by Owen Borville
June 10, 2024
Religion
Who is Salih (Saleh) in the Quran?
Salih (Saleh) was a prophet mentioned in the Quran who prophesied and preached to the tribe of Thamud in ancient Arabia in the city of al-Hijr (Hegra of northwest Arabia) before the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
Al-Hijr was part of the Nabataean civilization.
According to the Quran, Salih was sent to Thamud to lead the people to God and preach against selfishness of the wealthy and condemn idolatry and polytheism.
The people of Thamud asked for a miracle sign so that they could believe Salih's teachings. Then the people of Thamud were given a miracle sign, a she-camel from a split-rock as a sign and blessing and were told not to harm the camel.
However, the unbelieving people hamstrung the camel in defiance. In three days, an earthquake came and killed the disbelieving people of Thamud, while Salih and the few believers were spared.
The city of Hijr was never inhabited again and is still considered cursed.
Today, Hegra is a UNESCO Archaeological Heritage site, the first World Heritage Property in northwest Saudi Arabia, where many large monolith rocks were carved into buildings in the arid desert environment.
Hegra was the southern city of the Nabataeans, whose capital city was the famous Petra to the north.