And in the Thamud(5019) (was another Sign): Behold, they were told, "Enjoy (your brief day)(5020) for a little while!"
5019 See the story of the Thamud and their prophet Salih in 7:73-79. Here the point is the suddenness of their punishment and its unexpected nature. 5020 Salih, their prophet, gave them three days' clear warning for repentance (11:65). But they heeded him not. On the contrary they flouted him and continued in their evil courses.