but he replied what was given me is only because of the knowledge i possess did he not know that from the generations before him allah had destroyed a mightier and more numerous in multitude? the sinners shall not be questioned about their sins.
قال إنما أوتيته على علم عندي أولم يعلم أن الله قد أهلك من قبله من القرون من هو أشد منه قوة وأكثر جمعا ولا يسأل عن ذنوبهم المجرمون