But We found in it only one household of those who had surrendered themselves, (36)

and left therein a sign for those who fear the painful punishment. (37)

In Moses, too, (there were signs). We sent him to Pharaoh with clear authority, (38)

but he turned his back with his Assembly, saying: 'He is (either) a sorcerer or a mad man! ' (39)

So We seized him and his hosts and cast them into the sea. Indeed, he was blameworthy. (40)

And in Aad. We let loose on them a withering wind (41)

that left nothing it came upon, except that it was ashes. (42)

And in Thamood it was said to them: 'Take your enjoyment for awhile! ' (43)

But in their pride they turn away from the commandment of their Lord and the thunderbolt struck them whilst they were looking; (44)

they could neither stand up straight, nor were they helped. (45)