How could I take besides Him other gods whose intercession would not be of any benefit to me, nor could they save me if the Most Compassionate intended to harm me?
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An interactive translation by Dr. Sohaib Saeed based on Tafsir Ibn 'Ashur
‘What, should I set up in His place deities when — if the Compassionate One should wish to harm me — neither would their intercession help me, nor would they be able to save me?
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