(And when they hear vanity) falsehood, i.e. being vilified by the disbelievers (they withdraw from it) in an honourable way (and say) kindly: (Unto us our works) the worship of Allah and the religion of Islam (and unto you your works) upon you is the onus of your works: the worship of idols, the religion of the devil and the association of partners with Allah. (Peace be unto you!) May Allah guide you! (We desire not the ignorant) we do not seek the religion of those who associate partners with Allah.