"And follow not the bidding of those who are extravagant,- (۱۵۱)

"Who make mischief in the land, and mend not (their ways)." (۱۵۲)

They said: "Thou art only one of those bewitched! (۱۵۳)

"Thou art no more than a mortal like us: then bring us a Sign, if thou tellest the truth!" (۱۵۴)

He said: "Here is a she-camel: she has a right of watering, and ye have a right of watering, (severally) on a day appointed. (۱۵۵)

"Touch her not with harm, lest the Penalty of a Great Day seize you." (۱۵۶)

But they ham-strung her: then did they become full of regrets. (۱۵۷)

But the Penalty seized them. Verily in this is a Sign: but most of them do not believe. (۱۵۸)

And verily thy Lord is He, the Exalted in Might, Most Merciful. (۱۵۹)

The people of Lut rejected the messengers. (۱۶۰)