Quran 11:47
Surah Hud Ayah 47
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 11:47 says: “[Noah] said, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from asking that of which I have no knowledge. And unless You forgive me and have mercy upon me, I will be among the losers."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالَ رَبِّ إِنِّىٓ أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَسْـَٔلَكَ مَا لَيْسَ لِى بِهِۦ عِلْمٌ ۖ وَإِلَّا تَغْفِرْ لِى وَتَرْحَمْنِىٓ أَكُن مِّنَ ٱلْخَـٰسِرِينَ
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What does Quran 11:47 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 11:47 says: “[Noah] said, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from asking that of which I have no knowledge. And unless You forgive me and have mercy upon me, I will be among the losers."”
Which surah is Quran 11:47 in?
Quran 11:47 is in Surah Hud, chapter 11 of the Quran.
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