(40:83) 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. (40:84) And when they saw Our punishment, they said," We believe in Allah alone and disbelieve in that which we used to associate with Him." (40:85) 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].