when a group of them questioned another group saying why do you preach to those whom god has decided to destroy or punish by a severe torment? they replied we preach to them for we are responsible in the sight of your lord and so that perhaps they may have fear of god.
وإذ قالت أمة منهم لم تعظون قوما الله مهلكهم أو معذبهم عذابا شديدا قالوا معذرة إلى ربكم ولعلهم يتقون