Quran 12:83
Surah Yusuf Ayah 83
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:83 says: “[Jacob] said, "Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so patience is most fitting. Perhaps Allāh will bring them to me all together. Indeed, it is He who is the Knowing, the Wise."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالَ بَلْ سَوَّلَتْ لَكُمْ أَنفُسُكُمْ أَمْرًا ۖ فَصَبْرٌ جَمِيلٌ ۖ عَسَى ٱللَّهُ أَن يَأْتِيَنِى بِهِمْ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْعَلِيمُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ
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What does Quran 12:83 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:83 says: “[Jacob] said, "Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so patience is most fitting. Perhaps Allāh will bring them to me all together. Indeed, it is He who is the Knowing, the Wise."”
Which surah is Quran 12:83 in?
Quran 12:83 is in Surah Yusuf, chapter 12 of the Quran.
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