Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Call upon those you claim ˹to be divine˺ besides Allah. They do not possess ˹even˺ an atom’s weight either in the heavens or the earth, nor do they have any share in ˹governing˺ them. Nor is any of them a helper to Him.”
Who do I call besides Allah? Who do I turn to in every difficulty before Him? A human being? A resource? The Ultimate King is stating a statement of fact: they do not own even a speck in the skies and the earth; they are not His partners or helpers. We do go to people for comfort and connection, and we do need resources, but not before Him. Allah is الأول Al Awal; He has to be the first we turn to in every difficulty or ease. Ya Allah! I know ...