Meaning
The mighty ancient people of Aad, builders of Iram, destroyed by a roaring wind for their pride; emblem of a great civilisation brought to nothing.
Related words
ARABIC
Iram
The fabled lost garden-city of pillars built by Shaddad, mentioned in the Qur'an, destroyed and buried in the sands as a sign of divine wrath against arrogance.
ARABIC
Shaddad
The legendary tyrant-king of the people of Aad who, in defiance of God, built the paradise-garden city of Iram and was destroyed before he could enter it.
ARABIC
Samud
The people of Thamud who carved homes in the rock and slew the she-camel of the prophet Salih, and were destroyed; emblem of a doomed, defiant nation.