The Lost City

The Lost City

The chiefs and common people both saw and understood the truth in Hud’s message, but preferred to follow their wishes. Their scientific knowledge and skills did not help them appreciate the truth when they decided to follow their own desires and ambitions. On the contrary, their wrong actions appeared wonderful to them because they were gratifying their wishes.

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There was no rain in the country; the severe drought was a great danger for gardens and crops. The lack of water was a constant worry for the leaders. The entire nation was longing for rain. One day they saw a small speck of cloud on the horizon advancing towards their land. The leaders thought that their troubles were going to end with the cloud which would bring rain and lead to bumper crops. However, the cloud was not a messenger of prosperity; it was the doom they were repeatedly asking for in the shape of a cyclone. The cyclone lasted for 8 days and 7 nights. The raging wind reduced the mighty nation into hollow trunks of palm trees. The nation of Hud deprived itself of the blessings of God and created an everlasting distance from them.

“What happened to Hud?”asked Amir, looking at his mother with sleepy eyes. “Do not sleep, we are going home,” said his mother. “Hud and his followers were saved from this calamity.”