The Prophet Shu'ayb (2/2)

We Do Not Understand Much Of What You Say

The people shut their ears to Shu'ayb's words. It was as if he were speaking to them in a foreign language, though he was one of them and from their own country. It was as if he was not making things clear, though he was both eloquent and clear in speech. But that is the way people are when they do not really want to accept good counsel.

Shu'ayb Is Amazed At His People

The people used Shu'ayb's weakness and isolation as an excuse. If it had not been for his tribe and kinsfolk, they would have stoned him and been rid of him. Shu'ayb was amazed that Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Powerful, the All-Conquering, should be less in their eyes than a tribe which was subject to illness, weakness and destruction.

They said: 'Shu'ayb, we do not understand much of what you say. We see that you are weak among us. If it had not been for your tribe/ we would have stoned you. You are not strong against us.

He said: 'O my people!  Is my tribe stronger against you than Allah? And have you taken Him as something to thrust behind you? My Lord encompasses what you do.’ (Surah Hud, 11:92)

The Last Bolt

When  the people  had finished their arguments,  they shot the last bolt  which  the arrogant  of every  nation  shoot against  their   Prophet  and  his  followers.    The Council of those of his people said:

'Shu'ayb, we will drive you out of our city along with those who believe with you unless you return to our religion.’ (Surah Al-A’raf, 7:88)

A Definitive Proof

Shu'ayb's  answer  showed  his pride  in his faith  and his way  of  life,  his earnest  concern   for  his belief.  When they urged him to return to their religion, he said: 'Even though we detest it? We would have forged lies against Allah if we were to return to your religion after Allah has saved us from it. It is not for us, to return to it unless Allah our Lord wills. Our Lord encompasses all things in His knowledge.  In Allah we put all our trust. Our Lord decide with truth between us and our people.   You are the best of those who make decisions.’

They Said The Same As Those Before Them Said

The people responded the same as those before them had responded: They said: ‘you are one of the bewitched.  You are only a mortal like us. Indeed, we think that you are one of the liars. Cause lumps to fall on us from heaven if you are one of the truthful.' (Surah Ash-Shu’ara, 26:186-7)

The End Of A Nation Who Rejected Their Prophet

Their end was the same as that of every community which rejects its Prophet and is ungrateful for the blessing of Allah. So the earthquake seized them, and morning found them prostrate in their dwellings.

‘Those who cried lies to Shu'ayb, it was as if they had never lived there. Those who cried lies to Shu'ayb were the losers.’ (Surah Al-A’raf, 7: 92)

He Conveyed The Message And Discharged The Trust

Shu'ayb, like all the Prophets, delivered the message of Allah to his people, fulfilling the task entrusted to him, and he established the proof of it. He turned his back on them and said: