Idols worshipped by the people of Nuh
The names Wadd, Suwa’, Yaghuth, Ya’uq, and Nasr are mentioned in the Quran in the context of idolatry, specifically in Surah Nuh (71:23):
"And they said, 'Never leave your gods and never leave Wadd or Suwa’ or Yaghuth and Ya’uq and Nasr.'"
Meaning: Suwa’ may derive from a word meaning "shape" or "form."
Historical Context: Suwa’ was another righteous person whose memory was preserved through statues that later became objects of worship.
Suwa’ was particularly venerated by the tribe of Hudhayl, in the area now known as present-day Mecca.
In summary, Wadd, Suwa’, Yaghuth, Ya’uq, and Nasr were once righteous individuals whose legacy was distorted into idol worship, serving as a key example of the dangers of associating partners with Allah in worship.
The Quran and Hadith do not provide detailed genealogical or chronological information about Wadd, Suwa’, Yaghuth, Ya’uq, and Nasr, such as their ages, lineage, or specific life events.
Suwa’:
Suwa’s worship was centered in Yanbu, near Mecca.
Suwa’ might have connections to water deities in ancient Semitic traditions.
Prophet Nuh (Noah) in the Quran
They cling to their idols, such as Wadd, Suwa’, Yaghuth, Ya’uq, and Nasr, insisting on following their forefathers' practices.