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Hud is an Arabic name meaning 'prophet' or 'guide' [citation:7]. It is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran who was sent to the people of 'Ad, an ancient Arab tribe known for their great strength and advanced civilization. Prophet Hud called his people to worship Allah alone and abandon their idolatry. When they rejected his message, they were destroyed by a violent wind. The 11th chapter of the Quran is named after him, Surah Hud. The name carries the beautiful meaning of guidance and prophetic mission [citation:7].
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Hud
Hud is an Arabic name meaning 'prophet' or 'guide' [citation:7]. It is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran who was sent to the people of 'Ad, an ancient Arab tribe known for their great strength and advanced civilization. Prophet Hud called his people to worship Allah alone and abandon their idolatry. When they rejected his message, they were destroyed by a violent wind. The 11th chapter of the Quran is named after him, Surah Hud. The name carries the beautiful meaning of guidance and prophetic mission [citation:7].
ہود
ہود عربی نام ہے جو قرآن میں مذکور ایک نبی کا نام ہے، جو قوم عاد کی طرف بھیجے گئے تھے [citation:7]۔ نبی ہود نے اپنی قوم کو اللہ کی عبادت کرنے اور شرک چھوڑنے کی دعوت دی۔ قرآن کی 11ویں سورہ کا نام ان کے نام پر سورہ ہود ہے۔
هُود
هود اسم عربي يعني 'النبي هود'، وهو نبي من أنبياء الله أرسل إلى قوم عاد [citation:7]. السورة الحادية عشرة من القرآن سميت باسمه. يحمل الاسم معنى الهداية والرسالة النبوية.
"وَإِلَىٰ عَادٍ أَخَاهُمْ هُودًا"
Era: Ancient
Prophet of Allah sent to the people of 'Ad, mentioned in the Quran in Surah Hud.
Hud is the name of a respected prophet mentioned in the Quran, making it a highly recommended and blessed name.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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