Read Surah Al-Fil

لما قدم في الهمزة أن كثرة الأموال المسببة بالقوة بالرجال ربم...

When He preceded the discussion of wealth, which is often acquired through strength and men, and how it can lead to calamity, He indicated in this instance, through empirical evidence, its penetration and spread into bodies, and its flow into hearts, in the lesser torment, as mentioned prior to it regarding the greater, more hidden torment. This serves as a warning against prestige in the world and high rank, indicating that the greater it is, the more damage it causes due to the tyranny it inspires, until it challenges the authority of the Highest King. And although it is empirical evidence, the Arabs, particularly the Quraysh, have complete experience with it. Thus, He said, affirming and denying any opposing notion that might occur to someone: