In the Qur'an it is stated that the People of both 'Ad and Thamud were fine builders, gifted with intelligence and skills, but that they were guided by the Evil One, Satan.

Da Ãdawa da Samũdãwa alhãli kuwa lalle alãmun azãba sun bayyana a gare su daga gidãjensu kuma Shaiɗan ya ƙawãta musu ayyukansu, sabõda haka ya kange su daga hanyar Allah, kuma sun kasance mãsu basĩra!
