The Majestic Quran

wander around making trouble in the land. 86 The profit margin permitted by God should be sufficient earnings for you, if you were believers, and I am not your guardian .” 87 They said, “Jethro, does your prayer teach you to stop us from worshipping what our forefathers worshipped and doing as we please with our wealth? You are too civil and sensible!” J 88 He said, “My people, don’t you realise that I have clear proof from My Lord, Who has generously provided for me. I don’t want to do anything that I forbid you to do; I wish to reform society to the best of my ability. My success depends entirely on God, I have put my trust in Him and I turn in repentance to Him. 89 My people, don’t let your hostility to me lead you to the same fate as the people of Noah, Hud, Salih; and remember the people of Lot didn’t live far away from you. 11 90 So seek your Lord’s forgiveness and then turn to Him in repentance. Indeed, My Lord is Most Kind, Loving.” E J ’ 91 “Jethro,” they said, “We don’t understand most of your preaching, and consider you to be the weak one among us, were it not for your clan, we would have stoned you, we have no respect for you.” 92 “My people,” he said, “is my clan dearer to you than God, that you should ignore Him and put Him behind you? My Lord is aware of what you do. 93 My people, do as you see fit, and I will do likewise . You will come to know soon who will suffer a humiliating punishment and who is a liar. So watch carefully, and I will watch with you!” 94 When Our decree came to pass, We rescued Jethro with dignity and those who believed in him. A single blast devastated the wrongdoers, and when morning came, there they laid in their homes, dead. 95 As though they had never existed. Away with Madyan, just as Thamud were done away with! M P 96 We sent Moses with Our signs and clear authority 97 to Pharaoh and his courtiers, who chose to follow Pharaoh’s plan, although Pharaoh’s plan was not well thought out. 98 On Judgement Day, he will walk ahead of his people and take them to the Fire. What a dreadful pit to be taken to! 99 God’s curse tracked them in this world and again on Judgement Day. What a dreadful gift to be given!