234 - AL AN'AM (Ayat# 136-140)
Pre-Islamic Arabian society associated divine authority with both Allah and numerous secondary deities, believing the latter possessed influence and could intercede on behalf of individuals. This polytheistic worldview extended to practices like offering portions of agricultural produce and livestock to deities, seeking favor through veneration and sacrifice. The Quran addresses the illogicality of attributing power to entities besides Allah, highlighting the ultimate sovereignty and attributes of the one God. It condemns the practice of killing children as offerings to these deities, a custom prevalent among some tribes, and denounces the arbitrary restrictions placed upon animals, designating some as forbidden based on superstitious beliefs. The text also critiques the societal norms surrounding inheritance and the perceived ownership of livestock, clarifying divine decree regarding permissible and prohibited consumption.
