Surah An-Naml — Ayah 46 (27:46)

English translation (Saheeh International)

He said, "O my people, why are you impatient for evil before [i.e., instead of] good?¹ Why do you not seek forgiveness of Allāh that you may receive mercy?"

1. - By challenging Ṣāliḥ to bring on the promised punishment rather than asking for mercy from Allāh.

Brief commentary

Salih (peace be upon him) said: “why do you seek to hasten the punishment instead of seeking Allah's mercy? Why do you not seek forgiveness from Allah for your sins, in the hope that he will forgive you?”