Allâh is the Walî (Protector or Guardian) of those who believe. He
brings them out from darkness into light. But as for those who disbelieve,
their Auliyâ (supporters and helpers) are Tâghût [false deities and false
leaders], they bring them out from light into darkness. Those are the dwellers
of the Fire, and they will abide therein forever. (see v.2:81,82) (257) Have you not looked
at him who disputed with Ibrâhim (Abraham) about his Lord (Allâh), because
Allâh had given him the kingdom? When Ibrâhim (Abraham) said (to him): "My
Lord (Allâh) is He Who gives life and causes death." He said, "I give
life and cause death." Ibrâhim (Abraham) said, "Verily! Allâh causes
the sun to rise from the east; then cause it you to rise from the west."
So the disbeliever was utterly defeated. And Allâh guides not the people, who
are Zâlimûn (wrong-doers). (258) Or like the one who passed by a town and it
had tumbled over its roofs. He said: "Oh! How will Allâh ever bring it to
life after its death?" So Allâh caused him to die for a hundred years,
then raised him up (again). He said: "How long did you remain
(dead)?" He (the man) said: "(Perhaps) I remained (dead) a day or
part of a day". He said: "Nay, you have remained (dead) for a hundred
years, look at your food and your drink, they show no change; and look at your
donkey! And thus We have made of you a sign for the people. Look at the bones,
how We bring them together and clothe them with flesh". When this was
clearly shown to him, he said, "I know (now) that Allâh is Able to do all
things." (259)