The Holy Quran 16:74 — Surah An-Nahl

Arabic text

فَلَا تَضْرِبُوا۟ لِلَّهِ ٱلْأَمْثَالَ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَعْلَمُ وَأَنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

Translation

So do not mention comparisons (any equal) of Allaah (by saying that certain idols or others have powers similar to Allaah). Allaah knows and you do not know (therefore accept what Allaah says).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Allah has no likeness: the mushriks (idolaters) used to say: “The Owner is Allah alone, but these [deities] hold authority in His court. Our affairs are settled through them; there is no direct access to the Great Court itself.” Now, this comparison is false; it does not apply to the court of the One. Allah does everything Himself.

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