(11:88-89)(11:90-93)(26:185-188)(7:91-93)
Generally, people think the relation between man and God is a private relation which manifests itself in prayers, fasting, doling out money for the needy, helping in the decorations, assisting in the management of mosques or churches, and being kind to other humans. No sensible government of the world is against this concept of religion. It does not affect government if one person is spending his/her time in prayers or going to visit holy places. The problem arises when people want to live under the guidance of God’s law, which eliminates the human domination over other humans. This concept of religion is not tolerated by any government. To make a society where people live under the guidance of God’s law was the mission of Shoaib.
The nation of Shoaib was horrified to see the supremacy of divine laws in every sphere of life even in the economy. “We can’t understand what you are talking about. We think you are either a madman or a liar.”
Shoaib explained to them his point of view by saying, “I have received revelation from God to improve the society. Moreover, He is giving me the best of food, so there is no justification for not telling my nation what is right for them. However, I am working on the same principles that I want you to act upon. I will keep trying to improve the society. I have full trust in God and with His help, success will come.”
“Enough of your lectures,” the leaders shouted loudly. “We are only showing consideration for your community; otherwise we would have stoned you a long time ago. You are a powerless person in our society, without any ability to do any harm to us.”
“My nation,” said Shoaib, “you are not afraid of God, although you claim to believe in Him; you are more afraid of my community than God. The reality is that you don’t believe in Him; you are only using his name as an extra excuse that can become handy at the time of exigency.”
“We can’t comprehend your teachings,” the rich and powerful leaders said contemptuously. “After all you are a human being like us. You are simply posing that you are a messenger from God, whereas we think you are a liar, or you are bewitched by some evil to talk such nonsense. If you are right in your claim that you are a prophet, then make a piece of sky fall on us, so that we can see how your God can perform such tasks.”
“Oh my people, keep working as you have been doing, while I am working on my plan. Very soon the results will show who is going to receive a disgraceful punishment, and who is a liar. The consequences of your actions are going to seize you, so we both have to wait for the results.”
The nation did everything to prove that Shoaib was wrong and they were right. Shoaib saw the result of his endeavor and left the place along with his followers. The nation was very happy, but their happiness was short lived. After a short while a mighty earthquake seized them; in the morning, they were found dead in their houses, as if they had never lived in them.
Shoaib said, “Oh my nation, I tried my best to straighten the path for you away from destruction, but you paid no heed to it. Now I can’t be sorry for your ill fate.”
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