And (a similar sign was left) in (the story of) ` Ad, when We sent upon them the wind that was barren (from any benefit);

it spared nothing it came upon, but rendered it like a stuff smashed by decay.

And (a similar sign was left) in (the story of) Thamud, when it was said to them, "Enjoy yourselves for a while."

Then they rebelled against the command of your Lord; so the thunderbolt (of divine punishment) seized them, while they were looking on.

Then they were neither able to stand upright, nor could they defend themselves.

And (We have destroyed) the people of Nu1h before; indeed they were a sinful people.

And the sky was built by Us with might, and indeed, We are the One who expands.

And the earth was spread by Us as a floor; so excellent Spreader are We.

And from everything We have created (a pair of) two kinds, so that you may receive advice.

So flee to Allah. Indeed I am a plain warner sent by Him for you.