had he wanted he could have stopped the wind and let the ships remain motionless on the surface of the sea in this there is evidence for all those who are patient and grateful or he could have destroyed them as punishment for the human beings deeds. however god pardons many sins.
إن يشأ يسكن الريح فيظللن رواكد على ظهره إن في ذلك لآيات لكل صبار شكور أو يوبقهن بما كسبوا ويعف عن كثير