Surah 21. Al-Anbiya, Ayah 64

Lit., "they turned to [or "upon"] themselves", i.e., blaming one another.

I.e., "you are doing wrong to Abraham by rashly suspecting him" (Tabari).

Abraham's biting irony cut them to the quick. What could they say? They turned to each other. Some among them thought he had the best of the argument. They were not keen on idolatry, and they told their fellows that it was useless arguing with Abraham. They all hung their heads in shame. But presently they thought they would face out Abraham, and take his words literally. They said, "You know quite well that idols do not speak!" This was precisely what Abraham wanted them to say, and he delivered his final blow! See n. 2723 below.