(158–160) “They have asserted a bond of kinship between Him and the jinn, though the jinn know full well that they will surely be brought forth. Glory be to Allah, far above what they describe—except Allah’s chosen servants.”

That is, these polytheists asserted a bond of kinship between Allah and the jinn, claiming that the angels were Allah’s daughters and that their mothers were noblewomen of the jinn. Yet the jinn know that they will be brought before Allah [so that He may recompense them] as humbled servants. Had there been any kinship between them and Him, they would not be (1) so.

“Glory be to Allah”—the mighty Sovereign, the Perfect and Forbearing—far above every description the polytheists ascribe to Him as a result of their disbelief and polytheism.

“Except Allah’s chosen servants”: this declaration that He is far above what they describe does not apply to their descriptions, for they describe Him only in ways befitting His majesty. By doing so, they show sincere devotion.