Quran 10:42
Surah Yunus Ayah 42
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 10:42 says: “And among them are those who listen to you. But can you cause the deaf to hear [i.e., benefit from this hearing], although they will not use reason?”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَسْتَمِعُونَ إِلَيْكَ ۚ أَفَأَنتَ تُسْمِعُ ٱلصُّمَّ وَلَوْ كَانُوا۟ لَا يَعْقِلُونَ
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What does Quran 10:42 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 10:42 says: “And among them are those who listen to you. But can you cause the deaf to hear [i.e., benefit from this hearing], although they will not use reason?”
Which surah is Quran 10:42 in?
Quran 10:42 is in Surah Yunus, chapter 10 of the Quran.
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