26.171. Except an old woman, who was among those who stayed behind (and were destroyed).

26.172. Then We annihilated the others.

26.173. We poured upon them a (destructive) rain (of stones). How evil was the rain of those who had been warned!

26.174. Surely in that (which took place between Lot and his people), there is a sign (a great, important lesson). Most of them were not believers.

26.175. And surely your Lord is indeed the All-Glorious with irresistible might (able to punish whoever goes against His Glory), the All-Compassionate (especially towards His believing servants).

26.176. The dwellers of al-Aykah denied (Shu‘ayb and, thereby, meant to deny all) the Messengers.

26.177. (Recall) when Shu‘ayb 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?

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

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

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