The Messengers asked them, "Could there be any doubt about the existence of God who has created the heavens and the earth? He calls you to Himself to forgive your sins. He gives you respite only until the appointed time." They said, "You are mere mortals like us. What you want is to prevent us from worshipping that which our fathers worshipped. Show us clear proof (if what you say is true)."
پيامبرانشان گفتند: «مگر در باره خدا -پديد آورنده آسمانها و زمين- ترديدى هست؟ او شما را دعوت مى‌كند تا پاره‌اى از گناهانتان را بر شما ببخشايد و تا زمانِ معينى شما را مهلت دهد.» گفتند: «شما جز بشرى مانند ما نيستيد. مى‌خواهيد ما را از آنچه پدرانمان مى‌پرستيدند باز داريد. پس براى ما حجّتى آشكار بياوريد.»