(Remember) when Abraham, said to his father and his nation: 'I am quit from what you worship, (26)

except Him who originated me, for He will guide me. ' (27)

He made this an abiding word among his descendants, in order that they would return. (28)

I gave them and their fathers days of enjoyment until the truth and a clear Messenger came to them. (29)

But when the truth came to them, they said: 'This is sorcery, we disbelieve in it. ' (30)

They also said: 'Why was this Koran not sent down to a great man from the two Villages? ' (31)

What, is it they who divide the Mercy of your Lord! (It is) We who divided between them their livelihoods in this life, raising some in rank above others, so that some may take the other into his service. Your Lord's Mercy is better than all they gather. (32)

If it were not that mankind would be one nation We would have made for whosoever disbelieves in the Merciful silver roofs upon their houses, and stairs to climb, (33)

with doors to their houses and couches on which to recline; (34)

and gold, surely, all this is but the enjoyment of this present life. The Everlasting Life with your Lord is for those who fear (Him). (35)