Allah's wisdom in the selection of His messengers and the distribution of His provision

When Abraham said to his father and his people: "I am rid of what you worship

Other than Him who created me. He will show me the right way."

This is the legacy he left to his descendants so that they may turn (to God).

In fact, I allowed them and their fathers to enjoy this life till the truth, and the apostle preaching it lucidly, came to them.

Yet when the truth had come to them, they said: "This is sorcery. We shall never believe in it."

They also said: "Why was this Qur'an not sent down to some great man of the two cities?"

Are they the ones who dispense the favour of your Lord? It is He who apportions the means of livelihood among them in this world, and raises some in position over the others to make some others submissive. The favours of your Lord are better than what they amass.

Had it not been that all people would become one community (of unbelievers), We might have given those who disbelieve in Ar-Rahman roofs of silver for their dwellings and (silver) stairs for mounting,

And doors (of silver) for their houses, (silver) couches for reclining,

And ornaments of gold. But all this would have been nothing but the vanity of this world. The Hereafter with your Lord is for those who take heed for themselves and follow the straight path.