It is evident by the episode of the People of Elephant who, with all their might, were frustrated in their attempt to establish their dominion over Makkah.
وقيل : إن المساواة إنما هي في دوره ، ومنازله ، ليس المقيم فيها أولى من الطارئ عليها.
He may receive a Scripture and a code of laws or he may be commanded to convey the message of an earlier Book and code of laws.
قبلة لصلاتهم ومنسكا ومتعبدا كما قال وضع للناس آل عمران 96.
Allah hath promised it for those who disbelieve.
At the time of Deluge in the days of Sayyidna Nuh عليه السلام its upper-structure was removed but the foundations remained intact.