Prophet Salih and the Thamud People

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What was the primary reason for the people of Thamud's disbelief in Prophet Salih's message?

They were attached to their ancestral traditions and deities. (correct)

They feared losing their power and status.

They wanted to maintain their opulent lifestyle and did not want to change their ways.

They believed Prophet Salih was a charlatan and a deceiver.

What was the nature of the miracle requested by the people of Thamud from Prophet Salih?

To heal a sick child.

To make the sun stand still in the sky.

To make water spring forth from the ground.

To produce a unique, she-camel from the mountain. (correct)

What did the people of Thamud do before they received Prophet Salih's miraculous she-camel?

They prayed and fasted to seek guidance from their gods.

They challenged Prophet Salih to perform a miracle to prove his divine mission. (correct)

They sought an alternative prophet who could provide them with a different message.

They tried to reason with Prophet Salih to abandon his message.

What was the primary characteristic of the people of Thamud that led to their downfall?

Their indulgence in luxurious living and neglecting their spiritual duties. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the final outcome of the people of Thamud's disbelief in Prophet Salih's message?

They were destroyed by a devastating earthquake that consumed their city. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial reaction of the people of Thamud when they saw the she-camel?

They were amazed and awed by the miracle, some believed, but many remained unconvinced. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the miraculous aspects of the she-camel that is mentioned in the text?

The she-camel could drink all the water in the wells in one day, leaving none for other animals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the people's initial fascination with the she-camel?

They were impressed by the sheer power and wonder displayed by the camel, a clear sign from Allah. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What event is mentioned in the text that ultimately led to the people of Thamud's turning against the she-camel?

The she-camel was seen as a symbol of Salih's power and their hatred for him turned towards the animal. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Salih's act of fearing for the she-camel's safety reveal about him and his message?

Salih recognized the she-camel as a symbol of his message and the potential consequences of its death for the people of Thamud. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Salih's primary motivation for warning his people about the impending punishment?

He wanted them to repent and seek Allah's mercy. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate consequence of the camel's appearance for Salih's people?

They were divided into two groups: believers and disbelievers, with some following Salih and others rejecting him. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role did the women play in the disbelievers' plot to kill the camel?

They urged the men to kill the camel by offering them incentives. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What reason did the disbelievers give for rejecting Salih and his followers?

They viewed their presence as a source of misfortune and evil. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the specific act of defiance that demonstrated the disbelievers' rejection of Salih's message?

They killed the camel despite Salih's warnings and pleas. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prophet Salih and the People of Thamud

Thamud succeeded the Ad people in power and wealth, but fell to idolatry and oppression.
Salih (PBUH), a prophet from among them, was sent to call them to worship Allah alone.
Salih was known for his wisdom, purity and goodness.
A large portion of the people disbelieved and harmed Salih.
Thamud's people asked Salih for a miracle: to produce a she-camel from a rock.
Salih made a vow with them and Allah produced the unique she-camel.
Many of Salih's people didn't believe, despite the miracle.
The miraculous she-camel was a sign from Allah, but some people still harmed her.
Thamud plotted to kill the camel, but Allah punished those who disbelieved.
Three days after the warning, a horrific earthquake destroyed the entire tribe and their homes.
Allah saved those who believed in Salih.

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Explore the story of Prophet Salih (PBUH) and the Thamud people, who enjoyed power and wealth before succumbing to idolatry and oppression. Discover the miraculous signs sent by Allah, including the unique she-camel, and the consequences faced by those who disbelieved. This quiz covers the lessons from this historical narrative in a captivating way.