They said, "O Shuaib, we do not understand much of what you say, and we see that you are weak among us. Were it not for your tribe, we would have stoned you. You are of no value to us."
He said, "O my people, is my tribe more important to you than Allah? And you have turned your backs on Him? My Lord comprehends everything you do."
"O my people, do as you may, and so will I. You will know to whom will come a punishment that will shame him, and who is a liar. So look out; I am on the lookout with you."
And when Our command came, We saved Shuaib and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us, and the Blast struck the wrongdoers, and they became motionless bodies in their homes.
As though they never flourished therein. Away with Median, as was done away with Thamood.
And We sent Moses with Our signs and a clear mandate.
To Pharaoh and his nobles, but they followed the command of Pharaoh, and the command of Pharaoh was not wise.
He will precede his people on the Day of Resurrection, and will lead them into the Fire. Miserable is the place he placed them in.
They were followed by a curse in this, and on the Day of Resurrection. Miserable is the path they followed.
These are of the reports of the towns—We relate them to you. Some are still standing, and some have withered away.
