The Children of Israel
IN THE NAME OF GOD, THE MOST GRACIOUS, THE DISPENSER OF GRACE[17:46]
for over their hearts We have laid veils which prevent them from grasping its purport, and into their ears, deafness. And so, whenever thou dost mention, while reciting the Qur’ān, thy Sustainer as the one and only Divine Being, they turn their backs [upon thee] in aversion.

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* v.46 : This passage connects with verse 41 above.
* Cf. 6:25. See also 2:7 and the corresponding note.
* Lit., “whenever thou dost mention in the Qur’ān thy Sustainer alone.”