Tafsir of Ash-Shu`ara' 26:153

The Response of Thamud, Their Demand for a Sign, and Their Punishment Allah tells us how Thamud responded to their Prophet Salih, upon him be peace, when he called them to worship their Lord, may He be glorified

قالوا إنما أنت من المسحرين

They said: "You are only of those bewitched!'' Mujahid said, "They meant he was one affected by witchcraft.'' Then they said: