So the earthquake seized them and morning found them prostrate in their dwelling-place. (91)

Those who denied Shu'eyb became as though they had not dwelt there. Those who denied Shu'eyb, they were the losers. (92)

So he turned from them and said: O my people! I delivered my Lord's messages unto you and gave you good advice; then how can I sorrow for a people that rejected (truth)? (93)

And We sent no prophet unto any township but We did afflict its folk with tribulation and adversity that haply they might grow humble. (94)

Then changed We the evil plight for good till they grew affluent and said: Tribulation and distress did touch our fathers. Then We seized them unawares, when they perceived not. (95)

And if the people of the townships had believed and kept from evil, surely We should have opened for them blessings from the sky and from the earth. But (unto every messenger) they gave the lie, and so We seized them on account of what they used to earn. (96)

Are the people of the townships then secure from the coming of Our wrath upon them as a night-raid while they sleep? (97)

Or are the people of the townships then secure from the coming of Our wrath upon them in the daytime while they play? (98)

Are they then secure from Allah's scheme? None deemeth himself secure from Allah's scheme save folk that perish. (99)

Is it not an indication to those who inherit the land after its people (who thus reaped the consequence of evil-doing) that, if We will, We can smite them for their sins and print upon their hearts so that they hear not? (100)