Our Children Can be Idols (7:189 – 7:206)
Quran Talk Blog · Article · April 11, 2016
Our Children Can be Idols
7:189 He created you from one person (Adam). Subsequently, He gives every man a mate to find tranquility with her. She then carries a light load that she can hardly notice. As the load gets heavier, they implore GOD their Lord: “If You give us a good baby, we will be appreciative.”
7:190 But when He gives them a good baby, they turn His gift into an idol that rivals Him. GOD be exalted, far above any partnership.
7:191 Is it not a fact that they are idolizing idols who create nothing, and are themselves created?
7:192 Idols that can neither help them, nor even help themselves?
7:193 When you invite them to the guidance, they do not follow you. Thus, it is the same for them whether you invite them, or remain silent.
The idols you invoke besides GOD are creatures like you. Go ahead and call upon them; let them respond to you, if you are right.