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food prepared by two good women, living at ease in his home!" Without further ado, he
told his wives, "By Allah, I will not enter your homes until after I have joined the
Messenger of Allah (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam), so prepare provisions for me." His
wives brought food and water as he saddled his camel then he set off in all haste to join
him.

The Ruins of Thamood

During the march across the desert the army took the route which would pass by the
homes that once belonged to the people of Thamood. The fate of the people of
Thamood was well known by the Muslims as Allah made mention of their disobedience
to Him and their prophet in the Koran. The only visible sign of their existence were their
centuries old ruined homes hewn out of the cliffs. Before the army reached Thamood,
the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) gave instructions that none should to stay
there, nor yet drink or use its water,

Allah says:

“(Then) they hamstrung the she-camel and defied the order of their Lord