Surah 30. Ar-Rum, Ayah 35

Lit., "a warrant" or "authority" (sultan), in this context obviously denoting a revelation.

Lit., "of that which they were wont to associate [with Us]". Cf. second paragraph of 35:40 and the corresponding note [27].

Their behavior is exactly as if they were satisfied within themselves that they were entitled or given a license to worship God and Mammon. In fact the whole thing is their own invention or delusion.