when a section of them said why do you admonish a people whom god is about to destroy or to punish severely? they replied to clear ourselves of blame before your lord and that they may fear god.
وإذ قالت أمة منهم لم تعظون قوما الله مهلكهم أو معذبهم عذابا شديدا قالوا معذرة إلى ربكم ولعلهم يتقون