Quran 46:28 — The Dunes (Al-Ahqaf)

Why then did the idols they set up to bring them closer to GOD fail to help them? Instead, they abandoned them. Such were the false gods they idolized; such were the innovations they fabricated.

[46:27] We have annihilated many communities around you, after we had explained the proofs, that they might repent.

[46:29] Recall that we directed a number of jinns to you, in order to let them hear the Quran. When they got there, they said, "Listen." As soon as it was over, they rushed to their people, warning.*