nothing prevented people from believing and seeking the forgiveness of their lord when guidance came to them unless they are waiting for the fate of the ancients to overtake them or that the punishment should come upon them face to face.
وما منع الناس أن يؤمنوا إذ جاءهم الهدى ويستغفروا ربهم إلا أن تأتيهم سنة الأولين أو يأتيهم العذاب قبلا