[36] i.e., self-reproached and blamed by others for this miserable end, as well as shut away from all good.
[37] Their feeble argument is debunked and refuted concerning the issue of purity of Faith and Monotheism. Although preferring male over female is a heathen way; yet, how would Allah, the Omnipotent Creator, accept for Himself what they do not accept for themselves? (cf. 37:149-155). They worshiped the angels based on the claim that they were Allah’s daughters. (cf. 43:19-20).
[38] “We send down the Qur’an as a healing and mercy for the believers, but it does not increase the wrongdoers except in loss.” See below 17:82.
[40] Preventing guidance from them, for their aversion.
[41] This is in return for their hatred toward the truth and the ingrained disease of doubt in their hearts.