26.71. They said: "We worship idols; and (even though they are made of wood and stone) we are ever devoted to them (as they are our deities). "

26.72. (Abraham) said: "Do they hear you when you invoke them?

26.73. "Or do they benefit you (when you worship them), or harm (you when you do not)?

26.74. They replied: "But we found our forefathers doing the same. "

26.75. (Abraham) said: "So, have you considered what you have been worshipping?

26.76. "You and all your forefathers that have passed (before you)?

26.77. "I see that they (all that you worship) are enemies to me, but the Lord of the worlds is not:

26.78. "He Who has created me and so guides me (to whatever is to my benefit in both this world and the next),

26.79. "And He it is Who gives me food and drink;

26.80. "And Who, when I fall ill, heals me.