(27:44) She was told, "Enter the palace." But when she saw it, she thought it was a body of water and uncovered her shins [to wade through]. He said, "Indeed, it is a palace [whose floor is] made smooth with glass." She said, "My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, and I submit with Solomon to Allah, Lord of the worlds." (27:45) And We had certainly sent to Thamud their brother Salih, [saying], "Worship Allah," and at once they were two parties conflicting. (27:46) He said, "O my people, why are you impatient for evil instead of good? Why do you not seek forgiveness of Allah that you may receive mercy?" (27:47) They said, "We consider you a bad omen, you and those with you." He said, "Your omen is with Allah. Rather, you are a people being tested." (27:48) And there were in the city nine family heads causing corruption in the land and not amending [its affairs]. (27:49) They said, "Take a mutual oath by Allah that we will kill him by night, he and his family. Then we will say to his executor, `We did not witness the destruction of his family, and indeed, we are truthful.` " (27:50) And they planned a plan, and We planned a plan, while they perceived not.
