The verse says...

The verse says: "(Then come)and ask forgiveness of your Lord, and turn unto Him(in repentance): ..." Allah's(s.w.t.) favor is not a passing affair, rather it is a continuous process and possesses numerous signs and characteristics, He does not only accept repentance, but He also loves those who repent. It says: "... Verily my Lord is Merciful, Loving. " (1) The term/ wadoud/ refers to that kind of friendship which is everlasting.

" Commentary : The prophets and the divine preachers have had to bear the utmost contempt and humiliation in the course of their mission in leading mankind on to the Right Path. Shu'ayb(a.s.) is one of those examples, for they did both to him. They ridiculed and belittled his words and saw him as someone weak and insignificant. They denigrated his family, threatened him with death, and did not give due regard to his honor. The verse says: " They said: 'O Shu'ayb!

We do not understand much of what you say; and most surely we see you weak among us. Were it not for your family, we would certainly stone you; and you are not mighty against us'. " The idol worshippers told Shu'ayb(a.s.) that they did not grasp the meaning of his words. But what was his speech about which they claimed they did not understand Was it not but the following 1- I am empowered to perform miracles and to offer you valid proofs.

"If I be upon a clear proof ..." 2- I have no financial difficulties and I am not in need of your assistance. 3- I practice what I preach. 4- I intend to reform the society. "I desire naught save reform ..." 5- I struggle with all my might. "... so far as I am able ..." 6- I put all my hopes and trust in Allah. "... On Him do I rely ..." 7- I warn you of the consequences at the end of time and the actions of past generations. "...