(26:138) And we are not to be punished." (26:139) And they denied him, so We destroyed them. Indeed in that is a sign, but most of them were not to be believers. (26:140) And indeed, your Lord - He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful. (26:141) Thamud denied the messengers (26:142) When their brother Salih said to them, "Will you not fear Allah? (26:143) Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger. (26:144) So fear Allah and obey me.