[11:82]

So when Our commandment came to pass We overthrew (that township) and rained upon it stones of clay, one after another,

[11:83]

Marked with fire in the providence of thy Lord (for the destruction of the wicked). And they are never far from the wrong-doers.

[11:84]

And unto Midian (We sent) their brother Shu’eyb. He said: O my people! Serve Allah. Ye have no other God save Him! And give not short measure and short weight. Lo! I see you well-to-do, and lo! I fear for you the doom of a besetting Day.

[11:85]

O my people! Give full measure and full weight in justice, and wrong not people in respect of their goods. And do not evil in the earth, causing corruption.

[11:86]

That which Allah leaveth with you is better for you if ye are believers; and I am not a keeper over you.

[11:87]

They said: O Shu’eyb! Doth thy way of prayer command thee that we should forsake that which our fathers (used to) worship, or that we (should leave off) doing what we will with our own property. Lo! thou art the mild, the guide to right behaviour.

[11:88]

He said: O my people! Bethink you: if I am (acting) on a clear proof from my Lord and He sustaineth me with fair sustenance from Him (how can I concede aught to you) ? I desire not to do behind your backs that which I ask you not to do. I desire naught save reform so far as I am able. My welfare is only in Allah. In Him I trust and unto Him I turn (repentant).