وَكَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا قَبْلَهُم مِّن قَرْنٍ هُمْ أَشَدُّ مِنْهُم بَطْشًا فَنَقَّبُوا فِي الْبِلَادِ هَلْ مِن مَّحِيصٍ (36)
(50:36) How many a nation did We destroy before them that were stronger in prowess than these. They searched about the lands of the world. *46 But could they find a refuge? *47
*46) That is, "They were not only powerful and strong in their own land but had also made incursions into other lands and brought under their sway far off lands as well. "
*47) That is, "Could their power and might save them when the time appointed by Allah came for their seizure? And could they fmd shelter and refuge anywhere? Now, on what trust do you hope that you will get refuge somewhere in the world when you have rebelled against Allah ?"