And if they do not respond

                  

                             "And if they  do not respond to thee, the know that they are following their own opinions and who can be more  misguided than one who follows his own opinion against the guidance from God? Indeed God does not guide the wicked person"( 28:50)
                                                      This verse makes it clear that there are only 2 ways , and no 3rd possibility exists: either to submit to God and his messenger--peace be upon him--or else to follow jahliyyah. If the law given by God is not made the arbiter, then naturally one will deviate from it. After this clear and decisive injunction from God most high , there is no room for any controversy or excuse-making