:31. (Abraham) said: "And what, O ye Messengers, is your errand (now)?"
:32. They said, "We have been sent to a people (deep) in sin;-
:33. "To bring on, on them, (a shower of) stones of clay (brimstone),
:34. "Marked as from thy Lord for those who trespass beyond bounds."
:35. Then We evacuated those of the Believers who were there,
:36. But We found not there any just (Muslim) persons except in one house:
:37. And We left there a Sign for such as fear the Grievous Penalty.
:38. And in Moses (was another Sign): Behold, We sent him to Pharaoh, with authority manifest.
:39. But (Pharaoh) turned back with his Chiefs, and said, "A sorcerer, or one possessed!"
:40. So We took him and his forces, and threw them into the sea; and his was the blame.
:41. And in the 'Ad (people) (was another Sign): Behold, We sent against them the devastating Wind:
:42. It left nothing whatever that it came up against, but reduced it to ruin and rottenness.
:43. And in the Thamud (was another Sign): Behold, they were told, "Enjoy (your brief day) for a little while!"
:44. But they insolently defied the Command of their Lord: So the stunning noise (of an earthquake) seized them, even while they were looking on.
:45. Then they could not even stand (on their feet), nor could they help themselves.
:46. So were the People of Noah before them for they wickedly transgressed.
:47. With power and skill did We construct the Firmament: for it is We Who create the vastness of pace.
:48. And We have spread out the (spacious) earth: How excellently We do spread out!
:49. And of every thing We have created pairs: That ye may receive instruction.
:50. Hasten ye then (at once) to Allah: I am from Him a Warner to you, clear and open!
:51. And make not another an object of worship with Allah: I am from Him a Warner to you, clear and open!
