Surahs that name Salih
| Surah | Revelation | Times named | Ayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-A'raf (7) | Makki | 3 | 73, 75, 77 |
| Hud (11) | Makki | 4 | 61, 62, 66, 89 |
| Ash-Shu'ara (26) | Makki | 1 | 142 |
| An-Naml (27) | Makki | 1 | 45 |
First ayah that names him
﴿وَإِلَىٰ ثَمُودَ أَخَاهُمْ صَـٰلِحًا ۗ قَالَ يَـٰقَوْمِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَـٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥ ۖ قَدْ جَآءَتْكُم بَيِّنَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ ۖ هَـٰذِهِۦ نَاقَةُ ٱللَّهِ لَكُمْ ءَايَةً ۖ فَذَرُوهَا تَأْكُلْ فِىٓ أَرْضِ ٱللَّهِ ۖ وَلَا تَمَسُّوهَا بِسُوٓءٍ فَيَأْخُذَكُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ ٧٣﴾(73) And to the Thamūd [We sent] their brother Ṣāliḥ. He said, "O my people, worship Allāh; you have no deity other than Him. There has come to you clear evidence from your Lord. This is the she-camel of Allāh [sent] to you as a sign. So leave her to eat within Allāh's land and do not touch her with harm, lest there seize you a painful punishment.
About the count
The word ṣāliḥ also means “righteous” (as in “righteous deeds”); only the ayat where it is the prophet's name are counted.
Frequently asked questions
How many times is Salih mentioned in the Quran?
The name Salih (صالح) appears 9 times in the Quran, in 9 ayat across 4 surahs, counted word by word in the Uthmani text.
Which surah mentions Salih the most?
Surah Hud (surah 11), where his name appears 4 times.
In which surahs is Salih mentioned?
Surah Al-A'raf, Hud, Ash-Shu'ara and An-Naml.
