The matter, as we said, is a spread parchment, and the notables in it are written books, for it is the inexhaustible words of God. His house is inhabited, its roof is raised, its sanctuary is forbidden, and its command is heard. So where does this servant go? He is among the letters of this Qur’an. Is there anyone other than God whom you call upon if you are truthful? Rather, it is to Him you call upon, and He reveals what you call upon. You call the partner for his own sake, no, by God, except because he is, in your belief, a god. So you prayed to God, not that image, and that is why I answer your prayers, and the image does no harm or benefit .