Quran 12:17
Surah Yusuf Ayah 17
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:17 says: “They said, "O our father, indeed we went racing each other and left Joseph with our possessions, and a wolf ate him. But you would not believe us, even if we were truthful."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالُوا۟ يَـٰٓأَبَانَآ إِنَّا ذَهَبْنَا نَسْتَبِقُ وَتَرَكْنَا يُوسُفَ عِندَ مَتَـٰعِنَا فَأَكَلَهُ ٱلذِّئْبُ ۖ وَمَآ أَنتَ بِمُؤْمِنٍ لَّنَا وَلَوْ كُنَّا صَـٰدِقِينَ
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What does Quran 12:17 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:17 says: “They said, "O our father, indeed we went racing each other and left Joseph with our possessions, and a wolf ate him. But you would not believe us, even if we were truthful."”
Which surah is Quran 12:17 in?
Quran 12:17 is in Surah Yusuf, chapter 12 of the Quran.
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