but when they are told follow what god has sent down they answer we will follow the ways of our fathers even though their fathers did not use their reason and were devoid of all guidance.
وإذا قيل لهم اتبعوا ما أنزل الله قالوا بل نتبع ما ألفينا عليه آباءنا أولو كان آباؤهم لا يعقلون شيئا ولا يهتدون