The Majestic Quran

T P S D 21 And remember Prophet Hud of the tribe of Ad. When he warned his people living near the sand dune s 53 – and many messengers had come to them before and after him – telling them, “Do not worship anyone except God. I fear for you the punishment of a mighty Day,” 22 they said, “Have you come to turn us away from our gods? If that is so, then bring upon us what you threaten us with, if you are truthful.” 23 Prophet Hud said, “God alone knows it’s time ; however, I will keep delivering what message is given to me, but you are stubbornly ignorant people.” 24 When they saw the punishment coming, it was a cloud moving towards their valleys; they said, “This cloud will bring us rain.” Hud said , “Yes, it’s what you eagerly wanted, a sandstorm carrying painful torment. 25 It will destroy everything in its path by the Lord’s command.” Next morning, there was nothing to see except their ruined homes. That is how We repay the sinners. T M 26 We made them stronger than you, and gave them ears, eyes and hearts, yet they didn’t benefit the slightest from their ears, their eyes and their hearts, since they denied God’s verses. What they used to mock overwhelmed them as punishment. 27 We destroyed many towns that once flourished around you, and made clear to them the Scripture, so they may return. 28 So why weren’t they helped by the idols they took for nearness to gods beside God? In fact they deserted them, and this was the lie they invented. J I 29 Remember when We sent a group of jin n 54 , they came and listened to the Quran, and said, “Listen silently.” When the recitation had finished, they returned to their people to warn them. 30 They told them, “Our people! We have heard a Book revealed after Moses, confirming previous Scriptures, and it guides to the truth and to the straight path. 31 They continued , “Accept the invitation of the one who calls you to God, and believe him and God will forgive your sins and save you from a painful punishment.” 32 Whoever does not answer the one who summons to God, cannot escape the plan of God on Earth, and will have no helpers. They are clearly misguided. D