Quran 11:117
Surah Hud Ayah 117
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 11:117 says: “And your Lord would not have destroyed the cities unjustly while their people were reformers.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَمَا كَانَ رَبُّكَ لِيُهْلِكَ ٱلْقُرَىٰ بِظُلْمٍ وَأَهْلُهَا مُصْلِحُونَ
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What does Quran 11:117 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 11:117 says: “And your Lord would not have destroyed the cities unjustly while their people were reformers.”
Which surah is Quran 11:117 in?
Quran 11:117 is in Surah Hud, chapter 11 of the Quran.
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