Transliteration:( Haaa'ulaaa'i qawmunat takhazoo min dooniheee aalihatal law laa yaatoona 'alaihim bisultaanim baiyin; faman azlamu mimmaniftaraa 'alal laahi kazibaa )
"These are our people who have taken gods besides Him. Why do they not bring forward a clear authority for them? Then who is more unjust than one who fabricates a lie against Allah [22]?"
After narrating their stance before Emperor Daqyanus, the Companions of the Cave began discussing the condition of their people among themselves.
They said:
"These people of ours have taken false gods besides Allah."
They questioned the validity of such worship, asking, "Where is the proof or divine authority for this?"
This rhetorical question challenges the idolaters: If there is no revealed proof, then your worship is based on falsehood.
They concluded with a powerful statement:
"Who can be more unjust than the one who invents a lie against Allah?"
Meaning, attributing partners to Allah without proof is the gravest injustice and fabrication.
This verse underscores the severity of shirk (polytheism) and the righteous indignation of those who uphold pure monotheism.
The tafsir of Surah Kahf verse 15 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Kahf ayat 13 which provides the complete commentary from verse 13 through 17.
(18:15) (Then they conferred among themselves and said): “These men, our own people, have taken others as gods beside Him: why do they not bring any clear evidence that they indeed are gods? Who can be more unjust than he who foists a lie on Allah?
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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