Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Surah Ash-Shu'ara
Surah 26 · Ash-Shu'ara · verse 71 of 227

Quran 26:71 · Ash-Shu'ara

قَالُواْ نَعۡبُدُ أَصۡنَامٗا فَنَظَلُّ لَهَا عَٰكِفِينَ

They said, "We worship idols and remain to them devoted

Translation: Sahih International
Maulana’s commentary · Tazkirul Quran

Abraham’s words indicate that during discussions with him, they found themselves unable to refute his views, in spite of which they did not yield. Despite being defeated at the level of arguments, they were steadfast in following the religion of their forefathers, simply on the basis of prejudice.

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, Tazkirul Quran

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