and those who follow innovation.

“And we had thought that we could never frustrate Allah on earth, nor could we escape Him by flight.”

They explained to the Prophet that they can in no way elude Him—whether they remain on earth or try to flee from Him:

“And when we heard the guidance, we believed in it; so whoever believes in his Lord need not fear diminishment or oppression. Among us are those who have submitted, and among us are the unjust.”

That is, the wrongdoers. It is said: aqsata (“to act justly”), whereas qasata (“to transgress and wrong”).

“So whoever submits—it is they who have sought out the path of righteousness; but as for the unjust, they will be firewood for Hell. Had they but remained upright upon the Way, We would surely have given them abundant water as a test for them; yet whoever turns away from the remembrance of his Lord, He will drive him into an ever-mounting torment. And the mosques belong to Allah, so do not invoke anyone alongside Allah. When the servant of Allah stood up to call upon Him, they almost swarmed around him in dense crowds. Say: I call upon my Lord alone, and I do not associate anyone with Him. Say: I possess no power to harm you or to guide you aright. Say: None can grant me refuge from Allah, nor can I find besides Him any place of shelter”—meaning any refuge or sanctuary—

“except to convey what comes from Allah and His messages. Whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger shall have the Fire of Hell, to dwell therein forever. Then, when they behold that which they are promised, they will know who is weaker in helpers and fewer in number.”

After that, when the jinn heard the Qur’an, they came to the Prophet—may Allah bless him and grant him peace—and believed in him,