Quran 11:118
Surah Hud Ayah 118
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 11:118 says: “And if your Lord had willed, He could have made mankind one community; but they will not cease to differ,”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَلَوْ شَآءَ رَبُّكَ لَجَعَلَ ٱلنَّاسَ أُمَّةً وَٰحِدَةً ۖ وَلَا يَزَالُونَ مُخْتَلِفِينَ
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What does Quran 11:118 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 11:118 says: “And if your Lord had willed, He could have made mankind one community; but they will not cease to differ,”
Which surah is Quran 11:118 in?
Quran 11:118 is in Surah Hud, chapter 11 of the Quran.
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