Surah 53. An-Najm, Ayah 24

Lit., "Is it for man to have . ..", etc.

 Arab pagans took these idols as intermediaries to intercede for them on the Day of Judgment (see 39:3)

The unpurified desires of men's hearts often lead to destruction, for they are dictated by Evil. The true source of guidance and light is Allah, just as He is also the goal to which all persons and things-all existence-retums.