Surah Hud 11:62

The Conversation between Salih and the People of Thamud

Allah, the Exalted, mentions what transpired in the discussion between Salih and his people. Allah informs of their ignorance and obstinacy in their statement,

(You have been among us as a figure of good hope till this!) They were saying in this, "We had hope in your strong intellect before you began saying what you have said."

(Do you (now) forbid us the worship of what our fathers have worshipped) "what those who were before us were upon."

(But we are really in grave doubt as to that which you invite us.) This alludes to the great amount of doubt that they had.

(He said: "O my people! Tell me, if I have a clear proof from my Lord...") `In reference to what He (Allah) has sent me with to you, I am upon conviction and sure evidence.'

(and there has come to me a mercy from Him, who then can help me against Allah, if I were to disobey Him) `and abandon calling you to the truth and the worship of Allah alone. If I did so, you would not be able to bring me any benefit, nor increase me

(but in loss.)' This means loss and ruin.

Seruan Nabi Saleh yang demikian baiknya dan disertai dengan alasan-alasan yang dapat diterima serta dikuatkan dengan janji, bahwa mereka akan mendapat ampunan dari Allah Yang Maha Pemurah, ditolak mentah-mentah oleh kaumnya. Mereka menjawab: "Hai Saleh, engkau adalah tumpuan harapan kami, karena engkau adalah orang yang terpandang, orang yang arif bijaksana, keturunan orang-orang mulia di antara kami dan kami percaya bahwa engkau akan dapat memimpin kami ke jalan yang benar. Tetapi semua harapan kami itu telah engkau kecewakan dengan seruanmu. Kami merasa heran, mengapa kamu melarang kami menyembah tuhan-tuhan kami yang telah menjadi sembahan kami dan nenek moyang kami sejak dahulu kala?