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'''Nāqa of Ṣāliḥ''' (Arabic: {{ia|نَاقَة صَالح}}), (She-Camel of prophet Salih (a)) was the [[miracle]] of [[prophet Salih (a)]] which is stated in [[Quran]] as | '''Nāqa of Ṣāliḥ''' (Arabic: {{ia|نَاقَة صَالح}}), (She-Camel of prophet Salih (a)) was the [[miracle]] of [[prophet Salih (a)]] which is stated in [[Quran]] as Naqat Allah (she-Camel of God). The camel miraculously came out of the middle of a mountain as [[disbelievers]] requested. | ||
According to [[Islamic]] narrations, the camel of Salih was sent to the tribe of [[Thamud]] and they were tested by [[God]]. As the water of the stream in their region was dedicated to the camel for one day and people could use it the day after, also they were prohibited from hurting the camel. However after a while the camel was killed by some people and other people appreciated the action. As a result, God punished the tribe of Thamud and eliminated all the disbelievers. | According to [[Islamic]] narrations, the camel of Salih was sent to the tribe of [[Thamud]] and they were tested by [[God]]. As the water of the stream in their region was dedicated to the camel for one day and people could use it the day after, also they were prohibited from hurting the camel. However after a while the camel was killed by some people and other people appreciated the action. As a result, God punished the tribe of Thamud and eliminated all the disbelievers. | ||
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Naqa of Salih was a she-camel which was created by a divine miracle in order to prove [[prophethood]] of Salih (a) to people of Thamud. The camel is mentioned in [[Quran]] in several [[verse]]s and it is generally called "Naqat Allah" (The She-Camel of God). The term "God" which is added after Naqat, represents the significance of the camel. The importance of the camel was because of the special way of creation of her; a divine miracle. And the tribe of Thamud were tested by the camel as well. | Naqa of Salih was a she-camel which was created by a divine miracle in order to prove [[prophethood]] of Salih (a) to people of Thamud. The camel is mentioned in [[Quran]] in several [[verse]]s and it is generally called "Naqat Allah" (The She-Camel of God). The term "God" which is added after Naqat, represents the significance of the camel. The importance of the camel was because of the special way of creation of her; a divine miracle. And the tribe of Thamud were tested by the camel as well. | ||
The camel is regarded as a divine sign in Quran: "Qad ja'atkum baynatu min Rabbikum hadhihi Naqatu Allah lakum ayat an fadharuha ta'kul fi ardhi Allah was latamassuha bisu'in faya'khudhakum 'adhabun alim" (Now a clear proof has come to you from your Rabb; here is Allah's she-camel as a sign for you, therefore, leave her alone to pasture on Allah's land and do not touch her with bad intentions, lest you incur a painful punishment). Sura Al-A'raf, verse 73. | The camel is regarded as a divine [[sign]] in Quran: "Qad ja'atkum baynatu min Rabbikum hadhihi Naqatu Allah lakum ayat an fadharuha ta'kul fi ardhi Allah was latamassuha bisu'in faya'khudhakum 'adhabun alim" (Now a clear proof has come to you from your Rabb; here is Allah's she-camel as a sign for you, therefore, leave her alone to pasture on Allah's land and do not touch her with bad intentions, lest you incur a painful punishment). [[Sura Al-A'raf]], verse 73. | ||
==Creation== | ==Creation== | ||
The process of the creation of the she-camel is not described in [[Qur'an]], it has only stated that the creation of the she-camel was a sign. However more details are mentioned about the miracle in Islamic narrations. After decades of promoting Monotheism among the people of Thamud and facing constant rejections from people, | The process of the creation of the she-camel is not described in [[Qur'an]], it has only stated that the creation of the she-camel was a sign. However more details are mentioned about the miracle in Islamic narrations. After decades of promoting [[Monotheism]] among the people of Thamud and facing constant rejections from people, prophet Salih (a) said to them, "If you want, you can ask me anything and I will ask God to provide it for you; or if you want I ask something from your Gods and if they comply with my request I will leave you alone, as I have exhausted you and you have exhausted me". | ||
According to narrations, Thamud people accepted Salih's suggestion, they prepared the situation but when Salih asked each of their | According to narrations, Thamud people accepted Salih(a)'s suggestion, they prepared the situation but when Salih (a) asked each of their gods they were unable to respond. Then it was people's turn to ask Salih(a)'s God. Seventy grand figures of Thamud tribe went near a mountain with Salih (a) and they said: "Right now a red-headed, hairy and ten months pregnant she-camel should come out of the mountain." Then Salih (a) said, "To meet your demand is tough for me, but it is easy for my God." And he asked God to bring the desired camel. Then suddenly the mountain was opened up with a loud noise and a pregnant she-camel came out of the mountain. Then they asked that the camel should produce her baby, and the baby was born. Eventually only few of disbelievers converted to Monotheism and they told the truth to people. | ||
== People of Thamud were Tested== | == People of Thamud were Tested== | ||