The Holy Quran 26:209 — Surah Ash-Shu'ara

Arabic text

ذِكْرَىٰ وَمَا كُنَّا ظَـٰلِمِينَ

Translation

...to remind (them about the terrible consequences of rejecting Imaan). (Therefore), We were never oppressors (because We never punished anyone without first warning him about the consequences of his behaviour).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

No one was punished without first being given respite: that is, no people was overturned just like that, all at once. Before the punishment was sent, sufficient respite was given and prophets were sent to warn, so that people would not remain heedless; when they would in no way believe, they were finally destroyed. We seek refuge with Allah.

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