Quran 12:53
Surah Yusuf Ayah 53
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:53 says: “And I do not acquit myself. Indeed, the soul is a persistent enjoiner of evil, except those upon which my Lord has mercy. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful."<sup foot_note=196519>1</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
۞ وَمَآ أُبَرِّئُ نَفْسِىٓ ۚ إِنَّ ٱلنَّفْسَ لَأَمَّارَةٌۢ بِٱلسُّوٓءِ إِلَّا مَا رَحِمَ رَبِّىٓ ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّى غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ
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What does Quran 12:53 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:53 says: “And I do not acquit myself. Indeed, the soul is a persistent enjoiner of evil, except those upon which my Lord has mercy. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful."<sup foot_note=196519>1</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 12:53 in?
Quran 12:53 is in Surah Yusuf, chapter 12 of the Quran.
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