Section 4

[Naml 27:45] And indeed We sent to the Thamud, their fellowman Saleh that, �Worship Allah�, thereupon they became two parties quarrelling.

[Naml 27:46] He said, �O my people, why do you hasten upon the evil before the good? Why do you not seek forgiveness from Allah? Perhaps there may be mercy upon you.�

[Naml 27:47] They said, �We consider you an evil omen, and your companions�; he said, �Your evil omen is with Allah - in fact you people have fallen into trial.�

[Naml 27:48] And there were nine persons in the city who used to cause turmoil in the land and did not wish reform.

[Naml 27:49] Swearing by Allah they said to one another, �We will indeed attack him and his family at night, and then say to his heir, �We were not present at the time of slaying of this household, and indeed we are truthful.� �

[Naml 27:50] So they devised a scheme, and We made our secret plan, and they remained neglectful.

[Naml 27:51] Therefore see what was the result of their scheming - We destroyed them and their entire nation.

[Naml 27:52] So these are their houses fallen flat, the recompense of their injustice; indeed in this is a sign for people who know.

[Naml 27:53] And We rescued those who accepted faith and used to fear.

[Naml 27:54] And (remember) Lut when he said to his people, �What! You stoop to the shameful whereas you can see?�

[Naml 27:55] �What! You lustfully go towards men, leaving the women?! In fact, you are an ignorant people.�