Surah Hud
Chapter 11 · Verse 95 · Revealed in Makkah
“As if they had never prospered therein. Then, away with Madyan as Thamud was taken away.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Shu` ayb's threatening of His People When the Prophet of Allah,Shu` ayb, despaired of their response to him, he said, "O mypeople
اعْمَلُواْ عَلَى مَكَانَتِكُمْ
(Act according to your ability,) This means, "Act according to your current ways." This is actually a severe threat.
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
After having given this good counsel to them, he warned them of the punishment of Allah Ta` ala. He said:
وَيَا قَوْمِ لَا يَجْرِمَنَّكُمْ شِقَاقِي أَن يُصِيبَكُم مِّثْلُ مَا أَصَابَ قَوْمَ نُوحٍ أَوْ قَوْمَ هُودٍ أَوْ قَوْمَ صَالِحٍ ۚ وَمَا قَوْمُ لُوطٍ مِّنكُم بِبَعِيدٍ
What does this verse bring up for you today?