Hūd (prophet) is an early Qur’anic prophet mentioned in the Malay translation of the Burda as part of a didactic enumeration of past messengers. The poem recounts Hūd’s mission to the people of ‘Ad and his eventual destruction for rejecting divine warning.
Qur’anic Background
Hūd is described in the Qur’an (e.g., Qur’an 11:50‑60) as a messenger sent to the tribe of ‘Ad in the Arabian Peninsula. His story serves as a moral exemplar of obedience to God.
Acehnese Literary Usage
In the Acehnese Malay version of the Burda, Hūd’s narrative is invoked to contrast the steadfastness of the Prophet Muhammad with the fate of earlier peoples who denied divine guidance. This reflects the Acehnese tradition of using Qur’anic exempla to reinforce contemporary religious teachings.
See Also
Source
DLP‑54 – Een 16de‑eeuwse Maleise vertaling van de Burda van al‑Busiri, digitised manuscript, pages 73‑79, 20260707_232246_DLP-54-Een_16de_eeuwse_Maleise_vertaling_van_de_Burda_van_al_Bu_s_i_ri_OCR.txt.