he said i have received this wealth because of my knowledge. did he not know that god had destroyed many generations that lived before him who were stronger than him in power and people? to ask the criminals what sins they have committed 
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