We did not send ˹messengers˺ before you ˹O Prophet˺ except mere men inspired by Us. If you ˹polytheists˺ do not know ˹this already˺, then ask those who have knowledge ˹of the Scriptures˺.
I love the broader implications of this ayah. For some of us Islam is something inherited. Questions about the religion are not welcomed. By that I mean deep intellectual ones, questions which are important to have a root deep conviction in one God. We just follow what our parents 'told' us. Often times asking questions in such scenarios can get us in trouble. This ayah is a gem! It encourages us to ask and makes us feel comfortable if we don't...