This passage from the Quran discusses how mischief has appeared on land and sea as a result of the deeds that men have earned, so that God may give them a taste of some of their deeds in order for them to turn back from evil.
2. Mischief has appeared on land and sea because of
(the meed) that the hands of men have earned, that
((Allah)) may give them a taste of some of their
deeds: in order that they may turn back (from Evil).
(Qur’an 30:41)