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fa-ʾakhadhathumu r-rajfatu fa-ʾaṣbaḥū fī dārihim jāthimīna
Thereupon the earthquake seized them, and they lay lifeless prostrate in their homes.
— Ali Quli Qarai
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Surah Al-‘A’raf, Verse 78
78. "Then the earthquake seized them, so they became motionless bodies in their dwellings."
In this verse, the destruction of the people of Thamud is stated that it was done by earthquake. And, in Surah Fussilat. No.41. verse No.17, and Surah Ath- Thariyat. No. 51. verse 44 it is said that it was done by rumbling:
Rumbling destroyed them while they were gazing. Therefore, there was a combination of two retributions in one moment upon them. The Arabic term /jaθim/ is applied for a person who has fallen on his knees and is not capable to stand up. Thus, the Wrath of Allah (S.w.T.) befalls all of a sudden. Beware! The verse says:
The promises of prophets are practically doable. So, take their warnings earnestly. In the former verses, it was recited:
This 'earthquake' is the same 'painful chastisement'. There are many earthquakes and natural terrible events which themselves are the punishment of Allah.
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