They lacked something else ​ — faith in God. On the other hand, Noah and his family recognized their need for protection and deliverance.
وَبِهٰذَا ٱلْإِيمَانِ حَكَمَ عَلَى ٱلْعَالَمِ ،‏ وَصَارَ وَارِثًا لِلْبِرِّ ٱلَّذِي بِحَسَبِ ٱلْإِيمَانِ » .‏ —‏ عبرانيين ١١ :‏ ​ ٦ ،‏ ٧‏ .‏