The story of prophet HOD.PART(2)

They oppressed the innocent and severely punished those who did not follow their beliefs and way of life.

Good people were afraid of them. They were a weak minority. The rich were strong and tall and had big muscles. Their hearts were as hard as stone. Prophet Hud lived in that area during that period of time.

Prophet Hud was righteous. He had a good heart and he loved good. Allah the Glorified chose him as a prophet and sent him as a messenger to his people.

Prophet Hud invited his people to worship Allah, the One and Only. He prevented them from worshipping idols and gods. He told them that idols and gods were useless stones.

Prophet Hud was brave. He was not afraid of the pagans. The pagans had strong bodies. However, prophet Hud was stronger than them in will and spirit, for he supported Allah and Allah supported him. Allah has power over all things.

The good people believed in the mission of prophet Hud, but they were few in number.

The strong and the luxurious people mocked prophet Hud. They mocked at his mission and said that Hud was foolish and mad. They hurt and threatened him.

Prophet Hud went on inviting his people to believe in Allah. He always preached them. He reminded them of Allah’s blessings and favors, but all his efforts were in vain.

They thought that the god’s bestowed blessing upon them, caused rain to com down, caused grass to grow and increased their cattle.

They said: “Hud is mad. The gods have cursed him.” They also wanted to make Hud afraid of the final result. They said to him: “If you go on inviting us to believe in your Lord, the gods will punish you.”

Prophet Hud challenged the tyrants of ،Ād. He also challenged their gods.

He went on carrying out his mission, so the tyrants were unable to resist him.

The people of ،Ād were two parties. One party believed in Allah and the Day of Judgment. They were few in number. The other party disbelieved in Hudُs message. They adopted aggression, corruption and misguidance. Prophet HUD had no hope in reforming them, for they insisted on living a life of misguidance.