The Majestic Quran

healthy child , both set about attributing partners to Him regarding what He gave them. God is exalted above whatever people associate with Him. T 191 Do people associate partners with God that create nothing, but are created; 192 they can’t help them, or even help themselves; 193 if you call them towards guidance, they will not follow you? It is all the same for those partners whether you pray to them or stay silent. 194 Those you worship beside God are His servants just like yourselves, so pray to them and let them respond to you, if you are telling the truth. 195 Do they have legs to walk? Do they have hands to hold? Do they have eyes to see? Do they have ears to hear? Tell them : “Pray to your idols, plot against me, be quick about it. 196 My protector is God, Who revealed the Book, and He protects the righteous. 197 Those you worship beside Him cannot help you, nor help themselves: 198 if you call them towards guidance, they won’t hear. You may think they are seeing you, but they can’t see.” 199 Messenger pardon them , enjoin the common good, and avoid the ignorant people. H S 200 When Satan tempts you, seek God’s refuge. He is Hearing, Knowing. 201 Whenever Satan tries to run rings around those who are mindful of God, they remind each other and at once they see straight again . 202 As for their unmindful brothers, the demons draw them further and further into error, sparing no effort in doing so . 203 If you don’t bring a fresh sign, such unmindful people say, “If only you could choose one yourself!” Say: “I follow only what’s revealed to me by My Lord. These are deep insights from your Lord and guidance and kindness for the believers.” T Q 204 Whenever the Quran is recited, listen carefully to it, and be silent so that you may benefit from it. 205 Humbly remind yourself morning and evening of Your Lord and be in awe of Him, without speaking loud, and don’t be one of the neglectful. 206 The angels in the Divine Presence do not turn away from His worship arrogantly; rather they glorify Him and prostrate before Him . 109