(As such they attribute to Allah) who is brought up among ornaments but when disputes arise are powerless. (18)

They claim that the angels, who are themselves the worshipers of the Merciful, are females. Did they witness their creation! Their witness shall be written down and they shall be questioned. (19)

They say: 'Had it been the will of the Merciful, we would never have worshipped them. ' Of this they have no knowledge, they are but guessing. (20)

Or have We given them a Book before this which they hold fast to? (21)

No, but they say: 'We found our fathers following a creed, and by following in their footsteps we are guided. (22)

As such, We never sent a warner before you to a village, except those living in luxury said: 'We found our fathers following a creed, and by following in their footsteps we are guided. ' (23)

Say: 'What then if I bring you a better guidance than that you found your fathers following? ' But they reply: 'We disbelieve in that you have been sent with.' (24)

So We took vengeance upon them, and see how the end was of those who lied. (25)

(Remember) when Abraham, said to his father and his nation: 'I am quit from what you worship, (26)

except Him who originated me, for He will guide me. ' (27)