Overall meaning : When the verses of the Qur’an are recited to these idolaters, clear as they are, they say of the truth when it comes to them from their Lord, ‘This is plain magic!’ What! They dare say ‘Muhammad has fabricated the Qur’an himself’?! Say to them, Muhammad, ‘If I have indeed fabricated it, as you claim, then you cannot be of the least help to me against Allah’s punishment! He is fully aware of whatever lies you utter amongst yourselves about it. He is sufficient as a witness between me and you; and He is the All-Forgiving, the All-Merciful.’