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this reason, they must frequently ask what the hearers are
thinking and, if no progress is being made, change the
topic or adopt a new style.
When we look at the prophets’ and the messengers’
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We gave Ibrahim his right guidance early on, and We
had complete knowledge of him. When he asked his
father and his people: “What are these statues you are
clinging to?” they replied: “We found our fathers wor-
shipping them.” He said: “You and your fathers are
clearly misguided.” They asked: “Have you brought us
the truth, or are you playing games?” He said: “Far
from it! Your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and Earth,
He who brought them into being. I am one of those
who bear witness to that. By Allah, I will devise some
scheme against your idols when your backs are
turned.” He broke them in pieces, except for the larg-
est one, so that they would have it to consult! They
said: “Who has done this to our gods? He is definitely
one of the wrongdoers!” They said: “We heard a young
man mentioning them. They call him Ibrahim.” They
ordered: “Bring him before the people’s eyes so they
can be witnesses.” They asked: “Did you do this to our
deities, Ibrahim?” He said: “No, this one, the largest of
them, did it. Ask them, if they are able to speak!” They
consulted among themselves and said [to each other]:
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