The narration should not be turned into incitement or a definitive label for a present-day nation. It encourages examination of honesty, justice, sound knowledge, mutual trust, and service.
Example: An institution may increase enrollment while cheating and poor instruction spread. Its size alone does not prove effectiveness. Competent teachers, reliable learning, and principled conduct matter.
The question وَمِنْ قِلَّةٍ نَحْنُ؟ distinguishes numerical size from quality and effectiveness.