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That, chastisement in this world, is because (bi-annahu contains the pronoun of the matter) their messengers (rusul) used to bring them clear signs, manifest proofs for [the validity of] faith, but they said, 'Shall [mere] humans (basharan is meant as generic) be our guides?' So they disbelieved and turned away, from faith, and Allahu ta’ālā was independent, [without need] of their faith. And Allahu ta’ālā is Independent, [without need] of His creatures, Praised, praiseworthy in His actions.