Statues are mentioned in the Quran in these verses:

[6:74] Recall that Abraham said to his father Azar, “How could you worship statues as gods? I see that you and your people have gone far astray.”

[7:138] We delivered the Children of Israel across the sea. When they passed by people who were worshiping statues, they said, “O Moses, make a god for us, like the gods they have.” He said, “Indeed, you are ignorant people.

[21:52] He said to his father and his people, “What are these statues to which you are devoting yourselves?”

[21:53] They said, “We found our parents worshiping them.”

[21:54] He said, “Indeed, you and your parents have gone totally astray.”

[21:55] They said, “Are you telling us the truth, or are you playing?”

[21:56] He said, “Your only Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, who created them. This is the testimony to which I bear witness.

[21:57] “I swear by God, I have a plan to deal with your statues, as soon as you leave.”

[21:58] He broke them into pieces, except for a big one, that they may refer to it.

[21:59] They said, “Whoever did this to our gods is really a transgressor.”

[21:60] They said, “We heard a youth threaten them; he is called Abraham.”

[21:61] They said, “Bring him before the eyes of all the people, that they may bear witness.”

[21:62] They said, “Did you do this to our gods, O Abraham?”

[21:63] He said, “It is that big one who did it. Go ask them, if they can speak.”

[21:64] They were taken aback, and said to themselves, “Indeed, you are the ones who have been transgressing.”

[21:65] Yet, they reverted to their old ideas: “You know full well that these cannot speak.”

[21:66] He said, “Do you then worship beside God what possesses no power to benefit you or harm you?

[21:67] “You have incurred shame by worshiping idols beside God. Do you not understand?”

[26:71] They said, “We worship statues; we are totally devoted to them.”

[34:13] They made for him anything he wanted – niches, statues, deep pools, and heavy cooking pots. O family of David, work (righteousness) to show your appreciation. Only a few of My servants are appreciative.

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