THE PEOPLE OF THAMUD

....THE PEOPLE OF THAMUD
....The People of Thamud originated between Medina and Damascus, and were known for their work in stone. They built huge buildings on the plains, hewing beautiful homes out of the hills, and making sculptures of famous people.
....Subsequently, the Thamud people built a temple for their idols and began to worship them. They associated partners with Allah and organized ceremonies for these partners. Allah Almighty says:
...."To the Thamud People (We sent) Salih, one of their own brethren. He said: "O my people! Worship Allah: ye have no other god but Him. It is He Who hath produced you from the earth and settled you therein: then ask forgiveness of Him, and turn to Him (in repentance): for my Lord is (always) near, ready to answer." (Hud, 61)
....Hazrat Salih called his people to worship Allah alone, and not to associate partners with Him. He said: "He created you from the Earth and made you dwell in it. So ask forgiveness of Him and turn to Him for He is the Seeing, Mighty and All-Forgiving."