And that which she was worshipping other than Allah had averted her [from submis-Quran Verses

27-Surah An-Naml (The Ants ) 43

And that which she was worshipping other than Allah had averted her [from submission to Him]. Indeed, she was from a disbelieving people.’

﴿43﴾وَصَدَّهَا مَا كَانَت تَّعْبُدُ مِن دُونِ اللَّهِ ۖ إِنَّهَا كَانَتْ مِن قَوْمٍ كَافِرِينَ

Quran's Tafhim ( explanation)

*54) This sentence has been added by AIIah to clarity the queen's position, saying that she was not obdurate and stubborn. She had been an unbeliever till then mainly hecause she canto of an unbelieving people. As she had become accustomed to bowing down before a false deity since her childhood, it had become a hindrance for her to the right way. As soon as she came in contact with !he Prophet Solomon, she discerned the right way and the hindrance was removed Forthwith.