And I may not say anything that would undo your disassociation, nor do I speak falsely about you. For you lessen that disassociation when I declare my disavowal. Indeed, such disavowal invites and prompts anyone with understanding to examine the reason for it, especially in the case of the Messenger, who was first addressed with the words:

“Say.”

Let anyone with understanding consider why I disavow polytheism and what you follow; why, in doing so, I choose to incur your enmity, patiently endure your abuse, and bear these tremendous hardships. Previously, you held me in the highest esteem, acknowledged my trustworthiness, called me “the Trustworthy,” and preferred me over others. My lineage among you is the noblest, and you know the understanding, knowledge, noble character, good intentions, and pursuit of justice and kindness that Allah has bestowed upon me. You also know that I wish none of you ill and have no desire to harm anyone. Is my choice to disavow what you worship and openly revile and denounce those objects of worship purposeless, with no compelling reason behind it? Reflect on this.

Thus, the surah invites and encourages the disbelievers to seek and recognize the truth, while also expressing complete disavowal of them. Its many noble meanings would take a long time to describe.

His words:

“Say, ‘O disbelievers’”

include every disbeliever. Thus, he does not worship what any of the disbelievers worship—neither the Arab polytheists nor any other polytheists