26.121. Surely in that (which took place between Noah and his people) there is a sign (a great, important lesson). Most of them were not believers.

26.122. And surely your Lord is indeed the All-Glorious with irresistible might (able to punish whoever goes against His Glory), the All-Compassionate (especially towards His believing servants).

26.123. The ‘Ād denied (Hūd and, thereby, meant to deny all) the Messengers.

26.124. (Recall) when their brother, HÅ«d, said to them (by way of timely warning): "Will you not keep from disobedience to God in reverence for Him and seek refuge with His protection?

26.125. "Surely I am a Messenger to you, trustworthy.

26.126. "So keep from disobedience to God in reverence for Him and obey me.

26.127. "I ask of you no wage for that (for conveying God's Message); my wage is only due from the Lord of the worlds.

26.128. "Will you continue to build on every high spot monumental buildings for fun and show;

26.129. "And make for yourselves great castles, (as if) hoping that you might live forever;

26.130. "And when you strike and seize (others and their goods), strike and seize in the style of tyrants?