have they never journeyed through the land and seen what was the end of those who have gone before them? they were stronger than themselves in might and left firmer traces upon the earth yet whatsoever they earned did not help them.
أفلم يسيروا في الأرض فينظروا كيف كان عاقبة الذين من قبلهم كانوا أكثر منهم وأشد قوة وآثارا في الأرض فما أغنى عنهم ما كانوا يكسبون