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When they said, 'We only worship idols out of our love for Allahu ta’ālā, that they might bring us close to Him', the following was revealed: Say, O Muhammad "sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam" , 'If you love Allahu ta’ālā, follow me, and Allahu ta’ālā will love you, meaning that He will reward you, and forgive you your sins; Allahu ta’ālā is Forgiving, as regards the sins, committed previously, by one who [now] follows me; Merciful, to him.