Saleh feared that the disbelievers would conspire against the she-camel and warned them, вЂњO my people! This she camel of Allah is a sign to you, leave her to feed on AllahвЂ™s earth, and touch her not with evil lest a near torment will seize you.вЂќ The Thamud initially allowed the she-camel to graze on their land and drink freely from the common well but this was short-lived. Eventually their hatred for Saleh was diverted towards the she-camel. The she-camel was indeed a living miracle that every passing day people converted to Islam. So let her feed upon Allah вЂs earth and do not touch her with harm, or you will be taken by an impending punishment.вЂќ) (side note: Some narrations believe the camel did not have a miraculous birth or dispute that it came from a rock, the QurвЂ™an simply states, вЂњO my people, this is the she-camel of Allah вЂ“ to you a sign. However, the vast majority remained untouched and pursued their disbelief, stating this was nothing but pure magic. It was a clear evidence in their midst that a number of people declared their faith. Allah ordered that very rock to split asunder and from it emerged a red, gigantic, ten month pregnant she-camel, much to the awe and amazement of the people. And there came the day when Saleh gathered his people to witness the coming of the miracle. So he pleaded with Allah to grant him what the people had asked for. Saleh was desperate to bring his people to the path of Allah. They pointed at a particularly enormous rock and demanded Saleh to bring out from it a she camel that was extremely tall, very woolly, attractive and ten months pregnant! They further stipulated that it should be able to produce milk for the entire town. So the main leaders of the Thamud sat down together and confronted Saleh. They intended to make this miracle impossible to be brought up. In an attempt to put him off, they planned to ask Saleh for a miracle proving that he was indeed the messenger of Allah. Some called him a lunatic while others said he must be possessed.ДЄs the days passed, the Thamud feared that Prophet SalehвЂ™s followers would increase in number. Do you forbid us to worship what our fathers worshipped? And indeed we are in disquieting doubt about that to which you invite us.вЂќВ (11:62) However, few among the poor followed and entered the fold of Islam while the majority rebuked Saleh. But they replied, вЂњO Saleh, you were among us a man of promise before this.

Saleh continued to urge the people to obey him and fear and worship Allah. Indeed, my Lord is near and responsiveвЂќ (11:61). So ask forgiveness of Him and then repent to Him. He has produced you from the earth and settled you in it. Prophet Saleh admonished his people, вЂњO my people, worship Allah you have no deity other than Him. It was during this period that Allah bestowed Saleh with Prophethood. The People of Thamud held him in high regard for his wisdom and virtue and were prepared to appoint him as their leader. He built a reputation of respect and was wealthy himself. Now, Prophet Saleh was a man from a very high standing in society. They turned away from the path of truth, the poor began worshiping the rich who proclaimed themselves as Gods. They denied these warnings as obsession with materialism took over. The QurвЂ™an mentions the warning from Prophet Hud who said, вЂњWill you not fear Allah?вЂќ (26:124). They were given a chance by Allah to turn back to Him especially knowing what had happened to the people of Ad for their disobedience. вЂњDo you construct on every elevation a sign amusing yourselves? And take for yourselves palaces and fortresses that you may abide eternally?вЂќ This is mentioned in Surah Ash Shura ayat 128-129: The QurвЂ™an mentions how the society grew very proud of their accomplishments and began building huge castles, palaces, and other structures as status symbol of their power. The nation over a few generations had matured and became very powerful, wealthy and influential. He was sent by Allah to the nation of Thamud who lived in Al Hijr, located in Arabia. Prophet Saleh, sometimes written as Salih, was a descendant of the great prophet Nuh (may peace be upon him).

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