The Holy Quran 21:21 — Surah Al-Anbya

Arabic text

أَمِ ٱتَّخَذُوٓا۟ ءَالِهَةً مِّنَ ٱلْأَرْضِ هُمْ يُنشِرُونَ

Translation

Or have they (the Mushrikeen) chosen (to worship) Aaliha from the earth who can resurrect (who can give life to the dead)? (It is obvious that their gods cannot do this. They are therefore not fit to be worshipped.)

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Who besides Allah can be a deity?: that is, the angels of the heavens do not shy away from His service but are constantly occupied with His remembrance and service. Are there, then, any beings on earth that could be set up as deities against Allah?

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