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

heaven, because they trans- gressed.

35. And certainly We have left a clear sign of it for a people who understand.

36. And to Madyan (We sent) their brother Shuaib, so he said: O my people! serve Allah and fear the latter day and do not act corruptly in the land, making mischief.

37. But they rejected him, so a severe earthquake overtook them, and they became motionless bodies in their abode.

38. And (We destroyed) Ad and Samood, and from their dwellings (this) is apparent to you indeed; and the Shaitan made their deeds fairseeming to them, so he kept them back from the path, though they were endowed with intelligence and skill,

39. And (We destroyed) Qaroun and Firon and Haman; and certainly Musa came to them with clear arguments, but they behaved haughtily in the land; yet they could not outstrip (Us).

40. So each We punished for his sin; of them was he on whom