The Defeat of Abraha

    By poo

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    25 Apr, 2024

    a group of people walking around a city street next to tall buildings with towers on top of them and a sky background, hurufiyya, a detailed matte painting, Edwin Deakin, matte painting

    Abraha, the tyrant ruler of Yemen, had grown envious of the Kaaba's reverence. He decided to build a grand temple to rival the Kaaba.

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    Abraha commanded his people to build a grand temple, adorned with beautiful marble and statues. The construction went on for months, resulting in a magnificent structure.

    a man in a white robe and a black beard walking through a courtyard with a crowd of people in the background, hurufiyya, a detailed matte painting, Altoon Sultan, cinematic matte painting

    Abraha ordered his people to worship at his grand temple, but the faithful ignored his command. They continued their pilgrimage to the Kaaba, which enraged Abraha.

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    In his fury, Abraha vowed to destroy the Kaaba with a mighty elephant. He prepared his army and set off towards Mecca.

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    The news of Abraha's march reached Mecca, spreading fear among the residents. They sought refuge in the surrounding mountains, praying for divine intervention.

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    The next morning, Abraha ordered his soldiers to bring the mighty elephant. Yet, despite their efforts, they couldn't make it move towards Mecca.

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    The elephant, instead of moving towards Mecca, started moving back to Yemen. Abraha, in his desperation, mounted his horse, determined to lead the assault himself.

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    Just then, a swarm of small birds appeared in the sky. Each bird held a pebble in its beak and talons.

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    The birds descended on Abraha's army, dropping the pebbles on the soldiers. Each pebble hit with force, piercing through their armors, causing chaos and destruction.

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    Abraha and his army were decimated, unable to even reach the city of Mecca. The pebbles took down the mighty tyrant and his grand army.

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    The people of Mecca returned from the mountains, witnessing the divine intervention that saved their city and the Kaaba. Their faith deepened, their hearts filled with gratitude.

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    Abraha's grand temple stood empty in Yemen, a stark reminder of his arrogance and downfall. The Kaaba remained a beacon of faith, standing tall against the test of time.