thus did we make their case known to the people of the city so that they might know that allahs promise is true and that there is absolutely no doubt that the hour will come to pass. but instead of giving thought to this they disputed with one another concerning the people of the cave some saying build a wall over them. their lord alone knows best about them. but those who prevailed over their affairs said we shall build a place of worship over them.
وكذلك أعثرنا عليهم ليعلموا أن وعد الله حق وأن الساعة لا ريب فيها إذ يتنازعون بينهم أمرهم فقالوا ابنوا عليهم بنيانا ربهم أعلم بهم قال الذين غلبوا على أمرهم لنتخذن عليهم مسجدا