They followed what the
Shayâtin (devils) gave out (falsely of the magic) in the lifetime of Sulaimân
(Solomon). Sulaimân did not disbelieve, but the Shayâtin (devils) disbelieved,
teaching men magic and such things that came down at Babylon to the two
(angels,) Hârût and Mârût, but neither of these two angels taught anyone (such
things) till they had said, "We are only for trial, so disbelieve not (by
learning this magic from us)." And from these (angels) people learn that
by which they cause separation between man and his wife, but they could not
thus harm anyone except by Allâh's Leave. And they learn that which harms them
and profits them not. And indeed they knew that the buyers of it (magic) would
have no share in the Hereafter. And how bad indeed was that for which they sold
their ownselves, if they but knew. (102) And if they had believed and guarded themselves
from evil and kept their duty to Allâh, far better would have been the reward
from their Lord, if they but knew! (103) O you who believe! Say not (to the Messenger
Peace be upon him ) Râ'ina [] but say Unzurna (make us
understand) and hear. And for the disbelievers there is a painful torment. (See
Verse 4:46) (104) Neither those who disbelieve among the people of the Scripture
(Jews and Christians) nor Al-Mushrikûn (the idolaters, polytheists,
disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh, pagans, etc.) like that there should be
sent down unto you any good from your Lord. But Allâh chooses for His Mercy
whom He wills. And Allâh is the Owner of Great Bounty. (105)