وَإِنْ كَانُوا مِنْ قَبْلِ أَنْ يُنَزَّلَ عَلَيْهِمْ مِنْ قَبْلِهِ لَمُبْلِسِينَ

Surah Ar-Rum : 49
Although they were, before it was sent down upon them - before that, in despair.

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