Quran 12:11
Surah Yusuf Ayah 11
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:11 says: “They said, "O our father, why do you not entrust us with Joseph while indeed, we are to him sincere counselors?”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالُوا۟ يَـٰٓأَبَانَا مَا لَكَ لَا تَأْمَ۫نَّا عَلَىٰ يُوسُفَ وَإِنَّا لَهُۥ لَنَـٰصِحُونَ
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What does Quran 12:11 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:11 says: “They said, "O our father, why do you not entrust us with Joseph while indeed, we are to him sincere counselors?”
Which surah is Quran 12:11 in?
Quran 12:11 is in Surah Yusuf, chapter 12 of the Quran.
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