[Hud 11:82] So when Our command came, We turned that township upside down and showered it continuously with stones of fired clay. [Hud 11:83] That are marked, in the custody your Lord; and those stones are not at all far from the unjust! Section 8 [Hud 11:84] And to Madyan their fellow man Shuaib; he said, "O my people! Worship Allah - there is no other True God except Him; and do not make reductions in measure and weight - indeed I see you prosperous, and I fear the punishment of the Besieging Day (of Resurrection) upon you." [Hud 11:85] "O my people! Measure and weigh in full with justice, and do not give the people their goods diminished, and do not roam about in the earth causing turmoil." [Hud 11:86] "That which remains from Allah’s bestowal is better for you, if you believe; and I am not at all a guardian over you." [Hud 11:87] They said, "O Shuaib! Does your prayer command you that we forsake the deities of our forefathers or that we may not do as we wish with our own property? Yes indeed - only you are very intelligent, most righteous *." (* They mocked at him with sarcasm.) [Hud 11:88] He said, "O my people! What is your opinion
- if I am on a clear proof from my Lord and He has bestowed me with an
excellent sustenance from Him (shall I ignore all this?); and the
matter I forbid you to do, I do not wish that I myself act against it;
I only intend to make improvements as far possible; my guidance is only
from Allah; I rely only upon Him and towards Him only do I incline."
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