The chiefs of those who were arrogant among his people said: "We shall certainly drive you out, O Shu'aib, and those who have believed with you from our town, or else you (all) shall return to our religion." He said: "Even though we hate it!
رؤسا و گردنکشان قوم او گفتند: ای شعیب ما تو و پیروانت را از شهر خویش بیرون می‌کنیم مگر آنکه به کیش ما برگردید. شعیب گفت: اگر چه با این نفرت که ما از آیین شما داریم (باز هم به آن بازگردیم).