Surah 26. Ash-Shuara, Ayah 111

See note [47] on 11:27 .

 The pagans were accusing the impoverished believers of following Noah (ﷺ) only for personal gain, not out of sincere faith.

The leaders of the people are speaking, as the Quraish leaders spoke in the time of the holy Prophet. "We know that thou hast been trustworthy in thy life. But look at the 'tag rag and bob tail' that follow thee! Dost thou expect us to be like them or to be classed with them?" His answer was: "I know nothing against them; if they have done any wrong, or are only hypocrites, they are answerable to Allah; how can I drive them away from me, seeing that I am expressly sent to admonish all people?"