Do you wonder that a Remembrance should come to you from your Lord to a man from yourselves in order that he may warn you and that you may be cautious so that mercy comes upon you? ' (63)

(But) they belied him, so We saved him and those who were with him in the Ark, and We drowned those who belied Our verses. Surely, they were a blind nation. (64)

And to (the people of) Aad We sent their brother, Hood. He said: 'Worship Allah, my nation, for you have no god except He. Will you not then be cautious? ' (65)

The disbelieving assembly of his nation said: 'We see you in foolishness, and think that you are of the liars. ' (66)

'My nation, there is no foolishness in me, ' he replied. 'I am a Messenger of the Lord of the Worlds (67)

I deliver to you the messages of my Lord and I am your honest adviser. (68)

Do you wonder that a remembrance should come to you from your Lord to a man from yourselves in order that he may warn you? Remember, that He has made you the heirs of Noah's nation and increased you in broad stature, remember the favors of Allah in order that you prosper! ' (69)

They said: 'Have you come to us in order that we worship Allah alone and renounce that which our fathers worshipped? Bring down that with which you threaten us if you are from the truthful! (70)

He answered: 'The punishment and wrath of your Lord has already fallen upon you. Would you dispute with me about names which you and your fathers have invented, and for which no authority has been sent down from Allah? Wait if you will, I am waiting with you. ' (71)

We saved him and all who were with him through Our Mercy and annihilated those who belied Our verses. They were not believers! (72)