Arabic · proper noun · People & Roles

Samud

समूद

said sa-mood

also written: thamud, samood, qaum-e-samud

Meaning

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.

Related words

ARABIC

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.

ARABIC

Salih

The prophet sent to Thamud, whose sign was the she-camel; emblem of the warner rejected by a proud people.

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