And (remember) when Ibrâhim (Abraham) said to his father Azar:
"Do you take idols as âlihâh (gods)? Verily, I see you and your people in
manifest error.[]" (74) Thus did we show Ibrâhim (Abraham) the
kingdom of the heavens and the earth that he be one of those who have Faith
with certainty (75) When the night covered him over with darkness he saw a star. He
said: "This is my lord." But when it set, he said: "I like not
those that set." (76) When he saw the moon rising up, he said: "This is my
lord." But when it set, he said: "Unless my Lord guides me, I shall
surely be among the people who went astray." (77) When he saw the sun
rising up, he said: "This is my lord. This is greater." But when it
set, he said: "O my people! I am indeed free from all that you join as
partners (in worship with Allâh). (78) Verily, I have turned my face towards Him Who
has created the heavens and the earth Hanifa (Islâmic Monotheism, i.e.
worshipping none but Allâh Alone) and I am not of Al-Mushrikûn (see V.2:105)". (79) His people disputed
with him. He said: "Do you dispute with me concerning Allâh while He has
guided me, and I fear not those whom you associate with Him (Allâh) in worship.
(Nothing can happen to me) except when my Lord (Allâh) wills something. My Lord
comprehends in His Knowledge all things. Will you not then remember? (80) And how should I fear
those whom you associate in worship with Allâh (though they can neither benefit
nor harm), while you fear not that you have joined in worship with Allâh things
for which He has not sent down to you any authority. (So) which of the two
parties has more right to be in security? If you but know." (81)