And He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six periods-- and His dominion (extends) on the water-- that He might manifest to you, which of you is best in action, and if you say, surely you shall be raised up after death, those who disbelieve would certainly say: This is nothing but clear magic.

Say: If there were with Him gods as they say, then certainly they would have been able to seek a way to the Lord of power.

He said: Alter her throne for her, we will see whether she follows the right way or is of those who do not go aright.

So when she came, it was said: Is your throne like this? She said: It is as it were the same, and we were given the knowledge before it, and we were submissive.