Shaddad ibn Ad

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Tradition

King of the tribe of Ad in Arabic tradition and builder of Iram of the Pillars. The Quran names the Ad and their prophet Hud, and describes them as unmatched in creation, but Shaddad himself belongs to the later storytelling literature.

Named in Greek, Roman, Norse, Islamic, Celtic and Asian tradition. Recorded as tradition, not asserted as history.

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Also known asShaddad
Lineage Tribe of Ad · race detail
TraditionIslamic (qisas al-anbiya)
RegionSouthern Arabia (Iram of the Pillars)
EraPre-Islamic antiquity
Stature as recordedNot stated; the Ad are described in the Quran as of great stature and strength
Primary referencesQuran 7:65-72; 26:123-140; 89:6-8; Al-Tabari, History
Source Wikipedia: Ad (people)

Stature is recorded as the source states it, in that source’s own units. It is not a verified measurement unless this record sits in the Modern documented record class.

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