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شعيب
Shu'ayb (Jethro)
The Orator of the Prophets
Period
Before the time of Musa
Location
Madyan (Northwestern Arabia)
People
The people of Madyan and Aykah
Quran Mentions
11x
The Story
Shu'ayb was sent to the people of Madyan who cheated in their business dealings by giving short measure and weight. He urged them to be fair and worship Allah alone, but they refused. Allah destroyed them with an earthquake and a blast from the sky.
Key Quranic Verses
Surah 7:85-93Surah 11:84-95Surah 26:176-191
Lessons to Learn
1
Honesty in business dealings is obligatory
2
Cheating in measures and weights is a grave sin
3
Economic justice is part of faith
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