Surah Al-Qari'ah Ayah 3

وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلْقَارِعَةُ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 101:3 says: “And what can make you know what is the Striking Calamity?”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 101:3 is in Surah Al-Qari'ah, chapter 101 of the Quran.

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