[53] Prophet Noah’s (عليه السلام) mission lasted for 950 long years of argumentation with his people and is described in much detail in the Qur’an: “They said: “O Noah, you have argued with us and argued much, so bring us what you have promised us if you are telling the truth!” (11:32); “They said: “If you cease not, O Noah, you will indeed be among the stoned!” (26:116). He finally challenged them in a manner fully trusting in Allah that no one could cause him harm unless Allah willed it so.
[54] Allah Almighty made the people who followed Noah the ones whose posterity was to last in the land.
[55] i.e., the succeeding generations were persistent in disbelief.
[56] “They said: “No matter what sign you may bring to enchant us, we are not going to believe in you.” See 7:132.