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.
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.