31وَقالوا لَولا نُزِّلَ هٰذَا القُرآنُ عَلىٰ رَجُلٍ مِنَ القَريَتَينِ عَظيمٍAli UnalThey also say: “If only this Qur’ān had been sent down on a man of leading position of the two (chief) cities!”1This typical objection explains the standards for greatness of people bereft of Divine guidance. According to them, greatness lies in wealth, position, and posts. However, in God’s sight the most honored and greatest are those who are the most advanced in piety and righteousness (49: 13). By the chief cities Makkah and Tā’if are meant.