Surah Yusuf Ayah 16

وَجَآءُوٓ أَبَاهُمْ عِشَآءً يَبْكُونَ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:16 says: “And they came to their father at night, weeping.”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 12:16 is in Surah Yusuf, chapter 12 of the Quran.

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