Surahs that name Hud
| Surah | Revelation | Times named | Ayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-A'raf (7) | Makki | 1 | 65 |
| Hud (11) | Makki | 5 | 50, 53, 58, 60, 89 |
| Ash-Shu'ara (26) | Makki | 1 | 124 |
First ayah that names him
﴿۞ وَإِلَىٰ عَادٍ أَخَاهُمْ هُودًا ۗ قَالَ يَـٰقَوْمِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَـٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥٓ ۚ أَفَلَا تَتَّقُونَ ٦٥﴾(65) And to the ʿAad [We sent] their brother Hūd. He said, "O my people, worship Allāh; you have no deity other than Him. Then will you not fear Him?"
About the count
The word هُودًا in 2:111, 2:135 and 2:140 means “Jews” and is not counted.
Frequently asked questions
How many times is Hud mentioned in the Quran?
The name Hud (هود) appears 7 times in the Quran, in 7 ayat across 3 surahs, counted word by word in the Uthmani text.
Which surah mentions Hud the most?
Surah Hud (surah 11), where his name appears 5 times.
In which surahs is Hud mentioned?
Surah Al-A'raf, Hud and Ash-Shu'ara.
