Surah Al-Muddaththir — Ayah 52 (74:52)

English translation (Saheeh International)

Rather, every person among them desires that he¹ would be given scriptures spread about.²

1. Instead of Muḥammad (ﷺ).
2. i.e., made public. Much of their refusal of his message was due to envy and jealousy of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Brief commentary

Instead, each one of these idolaters wants for there to be an open book by his head side that tells him that Muhammad is a messenger from Allah. The reason for this is not the lack of proof or weakness of evidence. It is only obstinacy and pride.