M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)

the resurrection day; now surely Ad disbelieved in their Lord; now surely, away with Ad, the people of Hud.

Section 6

6. And to Samood (we sent) their brother Salih. He said: O my people! serve Allah, you have no god other than He: He brought you into being from the earth, and made you dwell in it, therefore ask forgiveness of Him, then turn to Him; surely my Lord is Nigh, Answering.

62. They said: O Salih! surely you were one amongst us in whom great expectations were placed before this; do you (now) forbid us from worshipping what our fathers worshipped? And as to that which you call us to, most surely we are in disquieting doubt.

63. He said: O my people! tell me if I have clear proof ​​from my Lord and He has granted to me mercy from Himself — who will then help me against Allah if I disobey Him? Therefore you do not add to me other than loss:

64. And, O my people! this will be (as) Allah’s she-camel* for you, a sign, therefore leave her to pasture on Allah’s earth and do not touch her with evil, for then a near chastisement will overtake you.

* This She-camel was created by Allah’s command: Be, and it was.

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M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir, R. A. Juma, 1615 Pech Rd., Apt. 26C, Houston, Texas 77055. Presented by World Organization for Islamic Services (WOFIS), P.O. Box No. 2245, Tehran, Iran, 1974 Edition, Consulted online at “Quran Archive - Texts and Studies on the Quran” on 14 May. 2025: http://quran-archive.org/explorer/m-h-shakir/1974?page=386