Surah 26 (Ash-Shu‘arã), Verses 141-159 (Y6)

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.

Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 26, Ash-Shu‘arã or the Poets, verses 141-159. These verses talk of Prophet Saleh and his mission to his people, the Thamüd and the destruction of those disbelievers.

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Verses

Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful.

The people of Thamüd also disbelieved their Messengers.[141] Remember when their brother Saleh asked them: “Have you no fear of Allah?[142] Rest assured that I am a trustworthy Messenger of Allah towards you.[143] So fear Allah and obey me.[144] I do not ask you for any reward for my services, for my reward will be given by the Lord of the Worlds.[145] Will you be left in peace to enjoy all that you have here forever?[146] Gardens and fountains,[147] cornfields and palm-trees laden with juicy fruit,[148] carving your dwellings in the mountains and leading a happy life?[149] Have fear of Allah and obey me.[150] Do not follow the bidding of the extravagant,[151] who create corruption in the land and reform nothing.”[152] They replied: “You are but one of the bewitched![153] You are no more than a human being like us. Bring forth a sign if you are one of the truthful.”[154] Saleh said: “Well, here is the she-camel (the sign that you asked for). She shall have her share of water as you all have yours, each drinking on an alternate appointed day.[155] Do not touch her with evil, lest the punishment of a dreadful Day may overtake you.”[156] Yet they hamstrung her, then became full of regrets;[157] so the punishment overtook them. Surely in this story there is a great lesson, but most of these people do not learn a lesson and become believers.[158] The fact is that your Lord is the Mighty as well as the Merciful.[159] 26:[141-159]

Ameen.

This concludes today’s episode of the 17 Verses Podcast. I hope that this selection has helped increase your understanding of the holy Qur’an just a little bit.

Thank you and be well.