(Ambiyaa [‘alaihimus salaam] Series – Nabi Saalih [‘alaihis salaam] #03)
The people of Thamood did not listen to the warnings of Nabi Saalih (‘alaihis salaam) and disobeyed the command of Allah Ta‘ala by killing the camel. After killing the camel, they did not feel bad about what they did. They were still proud and boastful.
They told Nabi Saalih (‘alaihis salaam) to bring the punishment which he had promised them if he was a prophet of Allah Ta‘ala. Nabi Saalih (‘alaihis salaam) told them to wait for three days and then the punishment will come to them.
They were nine very evil people among the people of Thamood. They decided among themselves to kill Nabi Saalih (‘alaihis salaam) and his family in their home during the night. They wanted to kill them without anyone knowing and then tell the people that they had nothing to do with it. They had a plan, but Allah Ta‘ala did not allow their plan to work. Allah Ta‘ala destroyed them and punished them before the rest of the people.
After the three days had passed, Allah Ta‘ala then punished the rest of the disbelievers severely. Allah Ta‘ala commanded a very loud sound to blast upon them in the morning. He also commanded the earth to shake them. The loud sound and earthquake killed them immediately while they were in their homes.
Allah Ta‘ala saved Nabi Saalih (‘alaihis salaam) and those who had imaan from the punishment. Nabi Saalih (‘alaihis salaam) turned away from them saying, “O my people. I have conveyed the message of Allah Ta‘ala and I have advised you, but you do not like those who advise (you).”
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