71 And most of the ancients surely went astray before them,

72 And indeed We sent among them warners.

73 Then see what was the end of those warned —

74 Except the servants of Allāh, the purified ones.

75 And Noah certainly called upon Us, and excellent Answerer of prayers are We!

76 And We delivered him and his people from the great distress;

77 And made his offspring the survivors,

78 And left for him (praise) among the later generations,

79 Peace be to Noah among the nations!

80 Thus indeed do We reward the doers of good.

81 Surely he was of Our believing servants.

82 Then We drowned the others.

83 And surely of his party was Abraham.

84 When he came to his Lord with a secure heart.

85 When he said to his sire and his people: What is it that you worship?

86 A lie — gods besides Allāh do you desire?

87 What is then your idea about the Lord of the worlds?

88 Then he glanced a glance at the stars,

89 And said: Surely I am sick (of your deities).

90 So they turned their backs on him, going away.

91 Then he turned to their gods and said: Do you not eat?

92 What is the matter with you that you speak not?

93 So he turned upon them, smiting with the right hand.

94 Then they came to him, hastening.

95 He said: Do you worship that which you hew out?

96 And Allāh has created you and what you make.

97 They said: Build for him a building, then cast him into the flaming fire.