And to Madyan [We sent] their brother Shuʿayb. He said, “O my people, worship Allah; there is no other deity than Him. And do not decrease from the measure and the scale. Indeed, I see you in prosperity, but indeed, I fear for you the punishment of an all-encompassing Day. And O my people, give full measure and weight in justice and do not deprive the people of their things and do not act wickedly on the earth, spreading corruption. What remains from Allah is best for you, if you would be mu’mineen. But I am not a guardian over you.”
They said, “O Shuʿayb, does your prayer [religion] command you that we should leave what our forefathers worship or not do with our wealth what we please? Indeed, you are the forbearing, the right-minded!” He said, “O my people, have you considered: if I am upon clear proof from my Lord and He has provided me with a good provision from Him? And I do not intend to differ from you in that which I have forbidden you; I only intend reform as much as I am able. And my success is not but through Allah. Upon Him I have put my trust, and to Him I turn. And O my people, let not my opposition cause you to sin lest befalls you similar to what befell the people of Nuh or the people of Hud or the people of Salih. And the people of Lut are not far off from you. And ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is Merciful, Most Affectionate.”