Hazrat Nuh — Page 11
. . -·. ;-- - -----·-. . 'ii message,but all his preachingand warningsfell on. ·~·· : ' deaf ears. They accusedhim of falsehoodand ridi- ·:~. ·, i: • ·#{~~~-· ~ culedhim. Instead of followinghim they followed • • • ~:. . their leaders,who incited them to oppose as. Despite the bitter opposition of the chiefs, , peacebeupon him, continuedpreach- ing. He was firm in his resolveand knew very well i that he was doing everything to please his Lord. He tried everythingto convincehis people of the truth of his message. He repeatedlyaskedthem not to revolt againstthe Most MercifulGod, Who had • created them and provided them with food and shelter. Once, there was no rain for a long time. The crops withered and the fruit gardens dried up. , peace be upon him, told his people that Godwas displeased with them becauseof their