[2569] The Thamūd, besides the ʿĀd, was yet another Arabian tribe who rebelled against their Messenger and, thus, were destroyed (cf. al-Biqāʿī, Naẓm al-Durar).
[2570] This is a reminder of the great bounty of the creation of their father, Adam (عليه السلام), the father of humanity who was created from the clay of Earth (cf. 6: 2, al-Ṭabarī, Ibn Kathīr); an everlasting Sign of God Almighty’s worthiness of devoted worship.
[2571] “Should My servants ask you about Me, I am near. I answer the Prayer of the one who prays. Let them ˹then˺ respond to Me and Believe in Me so that they might be guided” (2: 186).