What is the contemplative meaning of the noble verse: "And they said, 'What is this Messenger that he eats food and walks in the markets? Why was not an angel sent down to him, to be a warner with him? Or [why is not] a treasure thrown down to him, or does he not have a garden from which he eats?'"?

The noble verse addresses the polytheists' objection to the prophethood of the Messenger, peace be upon him, as they said he was a human who ate food and walked in the markets, suggesting that an angel should descend with him, or that he should possess a treasure or a garden to suffice him from seeking a livelihood. These suggestions stemmed from their obstinacy and ignorance, for they knew the perfection of his intellect and his truthfulness. Allah exposed their contradictory and false statements, which contained no valid grounds for doubting his message.