43:23Likewise, We sent no warner before you to any town, but the wealthy among them said, “We found our parents on a course, and we are following in their footsteps.”

43:24He would say, “Even if I bring you better guidance than what you found your parents following?” They would say, “We reject what you are sent with.”

43:31They also said, “If only this Quran was sent down to a man of importance from the two cities.”

43:45Ask those of Our messengers We sent before you: “Did We appoint gods besides the Most Gracious to be worshiped?”

43:46We sent Moses with Our revelations to Pharaoh and his dignitaries. He said, “I am the Messenger of the Lord of the Worlds.”