he said i have been vouchsafed this only because of the knowledge that is with me. knew he not that allah had destroyed before him of the generations those who were stronger than he in might and larger in respect of following? and the culprits shall not be questioned of their sins.
قال إنما أوتيته على علم عندي أولم يعلم أن الله قد أهلك من قبله من القرون من هو أشد منه قوة وأكثر جمعا ولا يسأل عن ذنوبهم المجرمون