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تاريخ الإسلام والأنبياء والصحابة
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The Quran names Al-Ahqaf (curved sand dunes). Classical geographers place 'Ad in southern Arabia between Oman, Yemen, and the Empty Quarter; the exact ruined metropolis (Iram of the Pillars) remains archaeologically estimated.
Confronted the pride and architectural tyranny of 'Ad, reminding them that worldly strength cannot thwart divine judgment.
A furious, barren wind rages for seven nights and eight consecutive days, leaving the arrogant people lifeless like hollow date-palm trunks.
“And mention the brother of 'Ad, when he warned his people in the [region of] al-Ahqaf.”
“Have you not considered how your Lord dealt with 'Aad - [With] Iram - who had lofty pillars, the likes of which had never been created in the land?”