Quran 11:116
Surah Hud Ayah 116
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 11:116 says: “So why were there not<sup foot_note=196499>1</sup> among the generations before you those of enduring discrimination forbidding corruption on earth - except a few of those We saved from among them? But those who wronged pursued what luxury they were given therein, and they were criminals.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
فَلَوْلَا كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْقُرُونِ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ أُو۟لُوا۟ بَقِيَّةٍ يَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ ٱلْفَسَادِ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا مِّمَّنْ أَنجَيْنَا مِنْهُمْ ۗ وَٱتَّبَعَ ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا۟ مَآ أُتْرِفُوا۟ فِيهِ وَكَانُوا۟ مُجْرِمِينَ
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What does Quran 11:116 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 11:116 says: “So why were there not<sup foot_note=196499>1</sup> among the generations before you those of enduring discrimination forbidding corruption on earth - except a few of those We saved from among them? But those who wronged pursued what luxury they were given therein, and they were criminals.”
Which surah is Quran 11:116 in?
Quran 11:116 is in Surah Hud, chapter 11 of the Quran.
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