(6) Have they not seen how many generations We destroyed before them which We had established upon the earth as We have not established you? And We sent [rain from] the sky upon them in showers and made rivers flow beneath them; then We destroyed them for their sins and brought forth after them a generation of others.

(11) Say, "Travel through the land; then observe how was the end of the deniers.

(100) Has it not become clear to those who inherited the earth after its [previous] people that if We willed, We could afflict them for their sins? But We seal over their hearts so they do not hear.

(109) And We sent not before you [as messengers] except men to whom We revealed from among the people of cities. So have they not traveled through the earth and observed how was the end of those before them? And the home of the Hereafter is best for those who fear Allah; then will you not reason?

(36) And We certainly sent into every nation a messenger, [saying], "Worship Allah and avoid Taghut." And among them were those whom Allah guided, and among them were those upon whom error was [deservedly] decreed. So proceed through the earth and observe how was the end of the deniers.

(128) Then, has it not become clear to them how many generations We destroyed before them as they walk among their dwellings? Indeed in that are signs for those of intelligence.

(45) And how many a city did We destroy while it was committing wrong - so it is [now] fallen into ruin - and [how many] an abandoned well and [how many] a lofty palace. (46) So have they not traveled through the earth and have hearts by which to reason and ears by which to hear? For indeed, it is not eyes that are blinded, but blinded are the hearts which are within the breasts.

(40) And they have already come upon the town which was showered with a rain of evil. So have they not seen it? But they are not expecting resurrection.

(69) Say, [O Muhammad], "Travel through the land and observe how was the end of the criminals.

(44) And you, [O Muhammad], were not on the western side [of the mount] when We revealed to Moses the command, and you were not among the witnesses [to that]. (45) But We produced [many] generations [after Moses], and prolonged was their duration. And you were not a resident among the people of Madyan, reciting to them Our verses, but We were senders [of this message]. (46) And you were not at the side of the mount when We called [Moses] but [were sent] as a mercy from your Lord to warn a people to whom no warner had come before you that they might be reminded.

(20) Say, [O Muhammad], "Travel through the land and observe how He began creation. Then Allah will produce the final creation. Indeed Allah, over all things, is competent.

(9) Have they not traveled through the earth and observed how was the end of those before them? They were greater than them in power, and they plowed the earth and built it up more than they have built it up, and their messengers came to them with clear evidences. And Allah would not ever have wronged them, but they were wronging themselves. (10) Then the end of those who did evil was the worst [consequence] because they denied the signs of Allah and used to ridicule them.

(42) Say, [O Muhammad], "Travel through the land and observe how was the end of those before. Most of them were associators [of others with Allah].

(26) Has it not become clear to them how many generations We destroyed before them, [as] they walk among their dwellings? Indeed in that are signs; then do they not hear?

(44) Have they not traveled through the land and observed how was the end of those before them? And they were greater than them in power. But Allah is not to be caused failure by anything in the heavens or on the earth. Indeed, He is ever Knowing and Competent.

(31) Have they not considered how many generations We destroyed before them - that they to them will not return?

(25) Those before them denied, and punishment came upon them from where they did not perceive. (26) So Allah made them taste disgrace in worldly life. But the punishment of the Hereafter is greater, if they only knew.

(21) Have they not traveled through the land and observed how was the end of those who were before them? They were greater than them in strength and in impression on the land, but Allah seized them for their sins. And they had not from Allah any protector.

(82) Have they not traveled through the land and observed how was the end of those before them? They were more numerous than themselves and greater in strength and in impression on the land, but they were not availed by what they used to earn. (83) And when their messengers came to them with clear proofs, they [merely] rejoiced in what they had of knowledge, but they were enveloped by what they used to ridicule. (84) And when they saw Our punishment, they said," We believe in Allah alone and disbelieve in that which we used to associate with Him. (85) But never did their faith benefit them once they saw Our punishment. [It is] the established way of Allah which has preceded among His servants. And the disbelievers thereupon lost [all].

(10) Have they not traveled through the land and seen how was the end of those before them? Allah destroyed [everything] over them, and for the disbelievers is something comparable.

(36) And how many a generation before them did We destroy who were greater than them in [striking] power and had explored throughout the lands. Is there any place of escape? (37) Indeed in that is a reminder for whoever has a heart or who listens while he is present [in mind].

(51) And We have already destroyed your kinds, so is there any who will remember? (52) And everything they did is in written records. (53) And every small and great [thing] is inscribed.

(16) Did We not destroy the former peoples? (17) Then We will follow them with the later ones. (18) Thus do We deal with the criminals. (19) Woe, that Day, to the deniers.

(17) Has there reached you the story of the soldiers. (18) [Those of] Pharaoh and Thamud? (19) But they who disbelieve are in [persistent] denial. (20) While Allah encompasses them from behind.

(6) Have you not considered how your Lord dealt with "Aad. (7) [With] Iram - who had lofty pillars. (8) The likes of whom had never been created in the land? (9) And [with] Thamud, who carved out the rocks in the valley? (10) And [with] Pharaoh, owner of the stakes?. (11) [All of] whom oppressed within the lands. (12) And increased therein the corruption. (13) So your Lord poured upon them a scourge of punishment. (14) Indeed, your Lord is in observation.