Hud is the name of a prophet of ancient Arabia, who is mentioned in the Qur’an. The eleventh chapter of the Qur’an, Hud, is named after him, though the narrative of Hud comprises only a small portion of the sura.[1]Although Hud, at times, is identified with Eberof the Old Testament, his true Biblical identity remains uncertain. However, Muslims are of the opinion that he was a descendant of Noah (Nuh), and lived after the Deluge.
Hud preached and prophesied to the people of the state of ʿĀd, which was a powerful but arrogant town, ultimately destroyed for its sins. Hud is believed to have lived in Arabia before even the coming of Ibrahim. It is said that, at this time in Arabia, the tribes present were ʿĀd, Thamud, Jurhum, Tasm, Jadis, Umaim, Madyan (Midian), Imlaq, Jasim, Qahtan, Banu Yaqtan and others.
