P: The likeness of those who choose other patrons than Allah is as the likeness of the spider when she taketh unto herself a house, and lo! the frailest of all houses is the spider's house, if they but knew.
S: The parable of those who take guardians besides Allah is as the parable of the spider that makes for itself a house; and most surely the frailest of the houses is the spider's house did they but know.
029.042 Y: Verily Allah doth know of (every thing) whatever that they call upon besides Him: and He is Exalted (in power), Wise.
P: Lo! Allah knoweth what thing they invoke instead of Him. He is the
Mighty, the Wise.
S: Surely Allah knows whatever thing they call upon besides Him; and He is the Mighty, the Wise.
029.043 Y: And such are the Parables We set forth for mankind, but only those understand them who have knowledge.
P: As for these similitudes, We coin them for mankind, but none will grasp their meaning save the wise.
S: And (as for) these examples, We set them forth for men, and none understand them but the learned.
029.044 Y: Allah created the heavens and the earth in true (proportions): verily in that is a Sign for those who believe.
P: Allah created the heavens and the earth with truth. Lo! therein is indeed a portent for believers.