Quran 12:19
Surah Yusuf Ayah 19
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:19 says: “And there came a company of travelers; then they sent their water drawer, and he let down his bucket. He said, "Good news! Here is a boy." And they concealed him, [taking him] as merchandise;<sup foot_note=196507>1</sup> and Allāh was Knowing of what they did.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَجَآءَتْ سَيَّارَةٌ فَأَرْسَلُوا۟ وَارِدَهُمْ فَأَدْلَىٰ دَلْوَهُۥ ۖ قَالَ يَـٰبُشْرَىٰ هَـٰذَا غُلَـٰمٌ ۚ وَأَسَرُّوهُ بِضَـٰعَةً ۚ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌۢ بِمَا يَعْمَلُونَ
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What does Quran 12:19 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:19 says: “And there came a company of travelers; then they sent their water drawer, and he let down his bucket. He said, "Good news! Here is a boy." And they concealed him, [taking him] as merchandise;<sup foot_note=196507>1</sup> and Allāh was Knowing of what they did.”
Which surah is Quran 12:19 in?
Quran 12:19 is in Surah Yusuf, chapter 12 of the Quran.
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