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....Most
of the unbelievers continued in their disbelief and stubbornness.
Thus, Hazrat Salih said:
...."And O my people! This she-camel
of Allah is a symbol to you: leave her to feed on Allah's (free)
Earth, and inflict no harm on her, or a swift penalty will seize
you!" (Hud, 64)
....They witnessed the miracle and
were asked not to inflict harm on the she-camel.
....Allah Almighty said:
...."So they slew the she-camel
and revolted against their Lord's commandment, and they said:
O Salih! bring us what you threatened us with, if you are one
of the messengers." (Araf, 77)
....Those miserable people ambushed
the she-camel and slew her, and tried to kill the calf as well
. Yet, the calf escaped and disappeared over the hill where the
camel had come from, but only after giving out three bitter cries.
....Things went too far and the people
of Thamud found themselves in a situation which had no way out.
....As soon as Hazrat Salih was informed
of the murder of the camel, he said to his people:
...."Enjoy yourselves in your
homes for three days: (Then will be your ruin): (Behold) there
a promise not to be belied!" (Hud, 65).
....Three bitter cries of calf were
a sign that the people of Thamud would last for three more days
and that they would be ruined on the fourth day.
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