Quran 12:77
Surah Yusuf Ayah 77
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:77 says: “They said, "If he steals - a brother of his has stolen before." But Joseph kept it within himself and did not reveal it to them.<sup foot_note=196528>1</sup> He said, "You are worse in position, and Allāh is most knowing of what you describe."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
۞ قَالُوٓا۟ إِن يَسْرِقْ فَقَدْ سَرَقَ أَخٌ لَّهُۥ مِن قَبْلُ ۚ فَأَسَرَّهَا يُوسُفُ فِى نَفْسِهِۦ وَلَمْ يُبْدِهَا لَهُمْ ۚ قَالَ أَنتُمْ شَرٌّ مَّكَانًا ۖ وَٱللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا تَصِفُونَ
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What does Quran 12:77 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:77 says: “They said, "If he steals - a brother of his has stolen before." But Joseph kept it within himself and did not reveal it to them.<sup foot_note=196528>1</sup> He said, "You are worse in position, and Allāh is most knowing of what you describe."”
Which surah is Quran 12:77 in?
Quran 12:77 is in Surah Yusuf, chapter 12 of the Quran.
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