They followed their ancestors blindly, without questioning them: - The Star

The Star - 53:23 They are nothing but names that you and your fathers called them, and Allah has not sent down for them any proof. They follow only their delusions and personal desires, while a guidance has come to them from their Lord.

They followed their ancestors blindly, without questioning them:

The Table Spread/5:104 "When it is said to them, "Come to what Allah has sent down and to the messenger,"they say, "Sufficient for us is the way which we found our forefathers on."Even though their forefathers were people who knew nothing and could not find the right way?"

Prophet Joseph/12:39 O my fellow prisoners, are the various lords better, or Allah, the One and Sovereign over all?

Prophet Joseph/12:40 Those whom you serve besides Him are but names invented by you and your fathers. Allah has not given them any power. The judgment belongs to Allah alone. He has commanded you to serve Him alone. This is the true religion. But most of the people do not know this.

The Cave/18:4 "And warn those who say: "Allah has made a child"."

The Cave/18:5 Neither they nor their fathers had any knowledge of this. What a great word comes out of their mouths! They say nothing but lies.

The Prophets/21:52 "He said to his father and his people, "What are these statues to which you devote yourselves?"

The Prophets/21:53 "They said: "We found our fathers serving them"."

The Prophets/21:54 "When he said: "Verily, you and your fathers have fallen into manifest error","

The Believers/23:24 "The prominent disbelievers of his people said, "This is nothing but a man like you. He wants to rule over you. Had Allah willed, He could have sent down an angel. We did not hear anything like this from our first ancestors."

The Poets/26:75 "Then,"he said, "have you seen those whom you serve?"

The Poets/26:76 You and your past ancestors?

The Poets/26:77 They are my enemies, except the Lord of the Universes.

Those Who Set The Ranks/37:70 And they were blindly following in their footsteps.

The Ornaments of Gold/43:19 They considered the angels, the servants of the Most Merciful, as female! Did they witness their creation? Their testimony will be recorded and they will be questioned.

The Ornaments of Gold/43:20 "They even said, "If the Most Merciful had willed, we would not have served them". They have no knowledge of this. They are only guessing."

The Ornaments of Gold/43:21 Did We give them a Book before this that they rely on it?

The Ornaments of Gold/43:22 "No, they said: "We found our forefathers on a path and we follow their teachings"."

The Ornaments of Gold/43:23 "Likewise, before you, whenever We sent a warner to a city, the elite would say, "We found our forefathers on a path and we follow their teachings"."

The Ornaments of Gold/43:24 "He would say, "Have I not brought you a truer message than that which you found your fathers on?"They would say, "We deny the message which you have brought."

The Ornaments of Gold/43:25 So We took revenge on them. See how is the end of those who deny.

The Kneeling/45:25 "When Our clear Verses are recited to them, they have no proof but to say, "Bring back our fathers if you are truthful."

The Star/53:19 Have you seen Lat and Uzza (your female idols)?

The Star/53:20 And Menat, the third of them?

The Star/53:21 Are the males yours and the females His?

The Star/53:22 What an unfair division!

The Star/53:23 They are nothing but names that you and your fathers called them, and Allah has not sent down for them any proof. They follow only their delusions and personal desires, while a guidance has come to them from their Lord.

The Cow/2:170 "When it is said to them, "Follow what Allah has sent down,"they say, "Nay, we follow the way of our fathers."And even if their forefathers were those who could not think and could not find the right path!"

Luqman/31:21 "When it is said to them, "Follow what Allah has sent down,"they say, "Nay, we follow the way which we found our fathers on."Even though Satan calls them to the torment of the blazing Fire?"

The Ornaments of Gold/43:22 "No, they said: "We found our forefathers on a path and we follow their teachings"."

The Ornaments of Gold/43:23 "Likewise, before you, whenever We sent a warner to a city, the elite would say, "We found our forefathers on a path and we follow their teachings"."

The Ornaments of Gold/43:24 "He would say, "Have I not brought you a truer message than that which you found your fathers on?"They would say, "We deny the message which you have brought."

The Heights/7:28 "When they commit any evil deed, they say: "This is what we found our forefathers doing, so Allah has commanded us". Say: "Allah does not command anything evil. How is it that you say about Allah what you do not know?"

The Heights/7:70 "They said: "Have you come to us that we may serve Allah alone and abandon what our forefathers served? Bring us what you threatened us with if you are truthful."

Prophet Jonah/10:78 "They said: "Have you come to us to turn us away from that on which we found our fathers, so that greatness in the earth may remain for the two of you? We will never believe in you."

Prophet Hud/11:62 "They said: "O Salih, before this you were a popular source of hope among us. Do you now forbid us from what our forefathers used to serve? We are in doubt about what you call us to."

Prophet Hud/11:87 "They said: "Shu´ayb, does your prayer require us to give up what our ancestors used to serve or to turn our trade as we wish? You are indeed mild-tempered and wise."

Prophet Abraham/14:10 "Their messengers said: "Do you doubt Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth, and He calls you to forgive you your sins and gives you a certain period of time?"They said: "You are but men like us, and you want to turn us away from that which our forefathers used to serve. Bring us a clear authorization"."

The Poets/26:69 Tell them the history of Abraham.

The Poets/26:70 "He said to his father and his people, "What do you serve?"

The Poets/26:71 "They said: "We serve the statues; we are devoted to them"."

The Poets/26:72 "He said, "Do they hear you when you call them?"

The Poets/26:73 Or are they able to benefit or harm you?

The Poets/26:74 "They said: "No, but we have seen our forefathers doing so."

The Stories/28:36 "When Moses went to them with clear signs and miracles, they said: "This is only a fabricated magic. We have not heard of such a thing from our forefathers before."

Sheva/34:42 "On that Day you will not be able to benefit or harm one another. We will say to the wrong-doers: "Taste the torment of the Fire which you were denying"."

Sheva/34:43 "When Our clear Verses are recited to them, they say: "Surely this is a man who wants to lead you astray from the way of your ancestors´ worship."Moreover, they said, "This is nothing but a fabricated slander."The disbelievers said of the truth that had come to them, "Clearly, this is sorcery."

Those Who Set The Ranks/37:68 Then their return is to Hell.

Those Who Set The Ranks/37:69 They found their forefathers astray.

Those Who Set The Ranks/37:71 Many before them had gone astray in the same way.

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