we have told you the stories of some of our messengers whom we had sent before you and we have not told you the stories of some others. a messenger is not supposed to show a miracle without the permission of god. when gods decree of punishment comes to pass he will judge truthfully and the supporters of the falsehood will perish when gods decree of punishemnt comes to pass.
ولقد أرسلنا رسلا من قبلك منهم من قصصنا عليك ومنهم من لم نقصص عليك وما كان لرسول أن يأتي بآية إلا بإذن الله فإذا جاء أمر الله قضي بالحق وخسر هنالك المبطلون