Salih صالح
عليه السلام
Salih عليه السلام was sent to Thamud, a people known for carving impressive homes in rock. Allah gave them the she-camel as a clear sign and commanded that she not be harmed. Their leaders defied the command, and destruction followed after the warning period.
Qur’an references
Authentic hadith
No specific sahih hadith in this guide establishes this prophet’s burial place.
Lessons
Civilisation and engineering do not replace gratitude.
Clear signs increase responsibility.
Collective tolerance of injustice has consequences.
Timeline
After ‘Ad, among Thamud
Al-Hijr is a well-attested life setting, not a verified burial location.
Locations
- Where he lived
- Among Thamud at al-Hijr in north-west Arabia.
- Where he died
- Unknown.
Qabr evidence
Claimed qabr
No reliably authenticated grave is known.
Evidence assessment
Revelation strongly associates his people with al-Hijr, but does not locate his burial.
Modern country / location
Life setting: Hegra/al-Hijr, Saudi Arabia; grave unknown