they ask you to bring upon them punishment before they ask you for mercy. such punishments were already brought upon the people who lived before them. your lord certainly has forgiveness for the injustice of the people. he is also stern in his retribution.
ويستعجلونك بالسيئة قبل الحسنة وقد خلت من قبلهم المثلات وإن ربك لذو مغفرة للناس على ظلمهم وإن ربك لشديد العقاب