The above verse is a prelude to the story of some of the prophets in order to wake up the sleeping conscience of the unbelievers. It takes the lead by reference to a part of the story of Noah and his struggle against the unbelievers.

      Noah's continuous preaching in that long life of him, had turned to a cause of offence to his wicked people. So he said:ِ ``O, My people! If my admonishing you by the signs of Allah is hard and offending to you, then know that I have already put my trust in Allah.''

      He did not fear of anything or anybody in delivering his message, and plainly told his people to condemn him to death if they willed! But he also asked them to be front and direct, and be not dubious in their affair and decision. ``Judge and execute your judgement'', he said to them, ``And give me no respite.'' He had his Lord with him, and seriously believed that his Lord could always and in any case help him.He therefore stood firm and steadfast in the contest, and ridiculed the power and influence of his opponents. He showed such a serious indifference of himself that the influence, power, and strife, of his opponents were despised and counted to nothing. These had not any importance in his sight because he had entirely relied upon his Lord God.

      And so was our prophet Mohammad, when he began his mission in Mecca, among the powerful pagans who had all united against him. They reviled him, persecuted him, and finally banished him; but he did not stop his divine work of calling people back to God. He bravely delivered his message and feared no one for having his confidence in Allah. Noah, our prophet, and all men of God, work only for the sake of God; and for the good of people. They expect nothing of rewards, either physical or spiritual from people. So, if people reject them they lose nothing because they ask nothing as reward from people:ِ

      ``If you turn away, I have not asked you for any reward. My reward is only with Allah.''

      And finally the success has always been their, because God will not leave alone these who have faith in Him. So, Noah delivered his message bravely and was saved from the flood, while these who disbelieved him were all perished and gave their places to the believers who took refuge in the Ark.