When Greed Destroys a Nation: Lessons from the People of Shuʿayb
The people of Shuʿayb were a nation destroyed for cheating in business. The cause of their downfall was viewing every interaction through the lens of profit. This led to extremes in how they treated others. Similarly, modern society has also become obsessed with profit margins over honest transactions.
The Destruction of Ad: Why Power Always Corrupt Elites
Power is an addictive force. It transforms the weak into the strong, the average man into a warrior and a small village into a mighty nation. This was the case for the people of Ad but was also the reason for their downfall. In particular, their tribal chiefs rejected Prophet Hud عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ, and lead a hostile campaign to discredit him. But why were they hostile in the first place? What stopped Ad’s chiefs from engaging with their prophet and accepting Monotheism?

