In the golden sands of ancient Arabia, there once lived a mighty king named Shaddad ibn Aad. He ruled over the people of Aad, a civilization blessed with towering structures, immense wealth, and knowledge that rivaled the greatest of their time. But Shaddad was not satisfied with his kingdom; he wanted more.
Shaddad was born into royalty, inheriting power from a long line of mighty rulers. As a child, he was taught the ways of conquest, governance, and wealth accumulation. He grew up believing himself to be invincible, superior to those around him, and even questioned the very existence of God. This arrogance, deeply ingrained from a young age, would lead to his downfall.
The Desire to Rival Paradise
Shaddad had heard tales of Jannah—the eternal garden promised by Allah to the righteous. But he refused to believe in the unseen. “Why should I wait for an unseen paradise when I can build one with my own hands?” he boasted. His heart was filled with defiance, believing himself to be equal to the Creator.
A City Built on Oppression and Greed
Determined to create a heaven on Earth, Shaddad gathered the greatest architects, craftsmen, and scholars. He ordered them to build a city greater than any kingdom known to man—a paradise that would defy the heavens.
But his ambition came at a terrible cost. To fund his project, he wrongfully took wealth from his people, imposed heavy taxes, and tortured those who refused to comply. He looted gold, silver, and precious gems from merchants and even invited other kings to contribute to his dream of building an earthly paradise.
For years, thousands of enslaved workers toiled in the vast desert. The magnificent City of Iram, also known as the City of Pillars, began to rise. It was adorned with:
- Palaces of gold and silver that shimmered under the sun.
- Gardens lush with fruit trees and flowing rivers that mimicked the rivers of Jannah.
- Columns as tall as the mountains, carved from the finest marble.
- Streets paved with gemstones, where only the wealthiest could walk.
Shaddad sat upon a golden throne, gazing at his creation with pride. “Behold! This is my paradise, greater than the heavens themselves,” he declared.
The Divine Warning
But Allah, the Most Merciful, does not let arrogance go unchecked. A prophet was sent to the people of Aad, warning them, “Turn back to the path of righteousness! No man can build what only the Creator has promised.”
The people of Aad were divided—some feared the wrath of Allah, while others followed Shaddad in his blasphemy. But Shaddad laughed at the warning. “If there is a God above, let Him stop me!” he challenged.
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The Arrival of Fate
The day finally arrived when Shaddad was to enter his paradise. He prepared a grand procession, dressed in royal robes, leading his army and nobles toward the golden gates of Iram. The city stood gleaming, a false promise of eternity.
But just as Shaddad took his first step into his paradise, the sky darkened. A terrifying sound echoed through the desert—a roar unlike anything ever heard before. The ground trembled.
Before he could understand what was happening, a mighty windstorm rose from the horizon. It was no ordinary storm; it was the wrath of Allah.
A violent hurricane, unlike any seen before, struck the city. Buildings crumbled as if made of sand. The sky turned black, and the people of Aad screamed as they were lifted and thrown into the air like dry leaves.
Shaddad, the once-mighty king, stood frozen in horror as he saw his paradise being swallowed by the very earth it stood on. Iram, the City of Pillars, vanished beneath the sands, buried for eternity.
Shaddad never set foot in his false paradise. Before he could even enter, he was struck down, and his name was erased from the pages of history, a warning to all who defy the Almighty.
The Unknown Truths: What Happened to Iram?
For centuries, travelers spoke of a lost city hidden beneath the Arabian sands—a city of gold and marble, where the wind still whispers the cries of a fallen king. Some believe that Shaddad’s soul still wanders, seeking the paradise he could never enter.
In modern times, explorers and archaeologists claim to have found ruins deep in the desert, remnants of a once-great civilization. Was it Iram? Was it the city of Shaddad? No one knows for sure.
But one truth remains: No man can build a paradise that rivals the will of Allah.
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