What are the names of the two towns referred to in the verse, "And they said: 'Why was this Qur'an not sent down to a man of great importance from the two towns?'" And what are the names of the two men meant by the Holy Qur'an?
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The two towns referred to in the noble verse are Mecca and Ta'if. There is disagreement regarding the meaning of "the two men," but the preponderant opinion is that it refers to a prominent man from either of the two towns. Allah refuted their objection by saying: {Is it they who apportion the mercy of your Lord?} For Allah knows best whom He chooses for His message.
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