(7:96) And if only the people of the cities had believed and feared Allah, We would have opened upon them blessings from the heaven and the earth; but they denied [the messengers], so We seized them for what they were earning." (7:97) Then, did the people of the cities feel secure from Our punishment coming to them at night while they were asleep? (7:98) Or did the people of the cities feel secure from Our punishment coming to them in the morning while they were at play? (7:99) Then did they feel secure from the plan of Allah? But no one feels secure from the plan of Allah except the losing people. (7:100) 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.