Quran 7:165 — The Purgatory (Al-A'araf)

When they disregarded what they were reminded of, we saved those who prohibited evil, and afflicted the wrongdoers with a terrible retribution for their wickedness.

[7:164] Recall that a group of them said, "Why should you preach to people whom GOD will surely annihilate or punish severely?" They answered, "Apologize to your Lord," that they might be saved.

[7:166] When they continued to defy the commandments, we said to them, "Be you despicable apes."