Quran 10:19
Surah Yunus Ayah 19
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 10:19 says: “And mankind was not but one community [united in religion], but [then] they differed. And if not for a word<sup foot_note=196437>1</sup> that preceded from your Lord, it would have been judged between them [immediately] concerning that over which they differ.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَمَا كَانَ ٱلنَّاسُ إِلَّآ أُمَّةً وَٰحِدَةً فَٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ ۚ وَلَوْلَا كَلِمَةٌ سَبَقَتْ مِن رَّبِّكَ لَقُضِىَ بَيْنَهُمْ فِيمَا فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ
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What does Quran 10:19 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 10:19 says: “And mankind was not but one community [united in religion], but [then] they differed. And if not for a word<sup foot_note=196437>1</sup> that preceded from your Lord, it would have been judged between them [immediately] concerning that over which they differ.”
Which surah is Quran 10:19 in?
Quran 10:19 is in Surah Yunus, chapter 10 of the Quran.
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