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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== | ||
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== People of Thamud were Tested== | == People of Thamud were Tested== | ||
The she-camel was a divine miracle and her presence among Thamud people was a strong reason for the believers. | The she-camel was a divine miracle and her presence among Thamud people was a strong reason for the believers. prophet Salih (a) and believers used the milk of the camel and God ordered people to protect the camel as they were to be tested by the camel: "[[Inna mursilu al-nnaqa fitnata lahum fartaqibhum wa stabir]]" (We are going to send the she-camel as a trial for them. Therefore, watch them and have patience). [[Sura al-Qamar]], verse 27. | ||
According to Quranic verses, people of Thamud were responsible for: | According to Quranic verses, people of Thamud were responsible for: | ||
1. "Qala hadhihi naqat laha shirbu wa lakum shirbu yawmi ma'lum" (Salih said: Well, here is the she-camel (the sign that you asked for). She shall have her share of water as you all have yours, each drinking on an alternate appointed day). Sura Ash-Shu'ara', verse 155. | 1. "Qala hadhihi naqat laha shirbu wa lakum shirbu yawmi ma'lum" (Salih said: Well, here is the she-camel (the sign that you asked for). She shall have her share of water as you all have yours, each drinking on an alternate appointed day). [[Sura Ash-Shu'ara']], verse 155. | ||
2. "Qad ja'atkum baynatu min Rabbikum hadhihi Naqatu Allah lakum ayat an fadharuha ta'kul fi ardhi Allah wa 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. | 2. "Qad ja'atkum baynatu min Rabbikum hadhihi Naqatu Allah lakum ayat an fadharuha ta'kul fi ardhi Allah wa 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. | ||
==Killing the Camel and the Punishment== | ==Killing the Camel and the Punishment== | ||
Although the camel was a magnificent miracle to the people of Thamud, they did not follow the divine orders and killed the camel; they said to Salih: "Wa qalu ya Salih a'tina bima ta'iduna in kunta mina al-mursalin" (O Salih! Bring, about that [punishment] with which you has threatened us, if you are truly one of God's message-bearers). Eventually they were all punished by God. Based on Quranic verses, when they became sure of the imminent punishment, then became full of regrets, which was not useful for them anymore as an earthquake overtook them and they became lifeless bodies in their homes with their faces down. | Although the camel was a magnificent miracle to the people of Thamud, they did not follow the divine orders and killed the camel; they said to Salih: [["Wa qalu ya Salih a'tina bima ta'iduna in kunta mina al-mursalin]]" (O Salih! Bring, about that [punishment] with which you has threatened us, if you are truly one of God's message-bearers). Eventually they were all punished by God. Based on Quranic verses, when they became sure of the imminent punishment, then became full of regrets, which was not useful for them anymore as an earthquake overtook them and they became lifeless bodies in their homes with their faces down. | ||
===One Person's Crime Led to Punishment of the Tribe=== | ===One Person's Crime Led to Punishment of the Tribe=== | ||
In one verse of [[Quran]], it is stated that one person killed the camel: "Fanadaw sahibahum fata'ata fa'aqara" (The people of Thamud called out to one of their companions, who took the responsibility and hamstrung her.) Sura Al-Qamar, verse 29; it is implicitly stated in a number of narrations as well. But in other verses, it is stated that all the people of Thamud were responsible for killing the camel, and they were all punished by God: "Fa'aqaru al-nnaqat wa 'ataw 'an amri Rabbihim" (Then they hamstrung the she-camel, defied the commandment of their Rabb). Sura Al-'Araf, verse 77. | In one verse of [[Quran]], it is stated that one person killed the camel: "Fanadaw sahibahum fata'ata fa'aqara" (The people of Thamud called out to one of their companions, who took the responsibility and hamstrung her.) Sura Al-Qamar, verse 29; it is implicitly stated in a number of narrations as well. But in other verses, it is stated that all the people of Thamud were responsible for killing the camel, and they were all punished by God: "Fa'aqaru al-nnaqat wa 'ataw 'an amri Rabbihim" (Then they hamstrung the she-camel, defied the commandment of their Rabb). Sura Al-'Araf, verse 77. | ||
Different wordings emphasize the fact that, although several persons killed the camel, the others were happy about it and they appreciate it. According to a narration | Different wordings emphasize the fact that, although several persons killed the camel, the others were happy about it and they appreciate it. According to a narration from [['Ali b. Abi Talib (a)]], "One person cut the hands and feet of the camel, but the whole tribe of Thamud were punished, as they appreciated the incident." | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*The material for this article is mainly taken from [http://fa.wikishia.net/view/ناقه_صالح {{ia|ناقه صالح}}] in Farsi WikiShia. | *The material for this article is mainly taken from [http://fa.wikishia.net/view/ناقه_صالح {{ia|ناقه صالح}}] in Farsi WikiShia. | ||