26.141. The Thamūd denied (Sālih and, thereby, meant to deny all) the Messengers.

26.142. (Recall) when their brother, Sālih, said to them (by way of timely warning): "Will you not keep from disobedience to God in reverence for Him and seek refuge with His protection?

26.143. "I am indeed a Messenger to you, trustworthy.

26.144. "So keep from disobedience to God in reverence for Him and obey me.

26.145. "I ask of you no wage for that (for conveying God's Message); my wage is only due from the Lord of the worlds.

26.146. "(Do you think) you will be left secure forever in what is here before us,

26.147. "Amidst gardens and springs,

26.148. "Cornfields, and date-palms with heavy bunches (of dates);

26.149. "And that you will (continue to) skillfully hew dwellings out of mountains?

26.150. "So keep from disobedience to God in reverence for Him, and obey me;