Reflection · 26:142–159
Salih's mission and his people's rejection
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Salih's call, the she-camel as a sign, and his people's rejection. Reflection material, without prescribing a dedicated prayer recitation. A verse teaching remembrance or discussing healing does not itself prescribe a special recitation of that verse.
Quran · 26:142–159
Meaning
when their brother Ṣâliḥ said to them, “Will you not fear (Allah)? I am truly a trustworthy messenger to you. So fear Allah, and obey me. I do not ask you for any reward for this (message). My reward is only from the Lord of all worlds. Do you think you will be (forever) left secure in what you have here: amid gardens and springs, and (various) crops, and palm trees (loaded) with tender fruit; to carve homes in the mountains with great skill? So fear Allah, and obey me. And do not follow the command of the transgressors, who spread corruption throughout the land, never setting things right.” They replied, “You are simply bewitched! You are only a human being like us, so bring forth a sign if what you say is true.” Ṣâliḥ said, “Here is a camel. She will have her turn to drink as you have yours, each on an appointed day. And do not ever touch her with harm, or you will be overtaken by the torment of a tremendous day.” But they killed her, becoming regretful. So the punishment overtook them. Surely in this is a sign. Yet most of them would not believe. And your Lord is certainly the Almighty, Most Merciful.
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The Quran · Qur'an, Ash-Shu'ara: 142-159
Quranic text (not a hadith grading)
Arabic: Tanzil 1.1, retained unchanged. The ... marks omitted text and is not recited. Transliteration is a reading aid, not a guide to all tajwid rules.
Open source reference ↗Arabic text: Tanzil 1.1. Reviewed with AI assistance. This is not a fatwa or a claim that every hadith grading is unanimous.