The Holy Quran 29:36 — Surah Al-'Ankabut

Arabic text

وَإِلَىٰ مَدْيَنَ أَخَاهُمْ شُعَيْبًا فَقَالَ يَـٰقَوْمِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَٱرْجُوا۟ ٱلْيَوْمَ ٱلْـَٔاخِرَ وَلَا تَعْثَوْا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مُفْسِدِينَ

Translation

To (the people of) Madyan (We sent) their brother Shu'ayb (as a Nabi to them). He said, "O my people! Worship Allaah, hope for (expect) the Last Day and do not spread corruption on earth (by promoting dishonesty, gambling, interest and robbery)."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

that is, do not be heedless of the Hereafter; worship Allah, the One, alone. The admonition of Shu'ayb ﵇ to his people: by “spreading corruption” is probably meant cheating in transactions and charging interest and discounts on exchange, as was their habit. It is also possible that they practised highway robbery; and other things have been said.

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