Quran 12:85
Surah Yusuf Ayah 85
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:85 says: “They said, "By Allāh, you will not cease remembering Joseph until you become fatally ill or become of those who perish."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالُوا۟ تَٱللَّهِ تَفْتَؤُا۟ تَذْكُرُ يُوسُفَ حَتَّىٰ تَكُونَ حَرَضًا أَوْ تَكُونَ مِنَ ٱلْهَـٰلِكِينَ
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What does Quran 12:85 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 12:85 says: “They said, "By Allāh, you will not cease remembering Joseph until you become fatally ill or become of those who perish."”
Which surah is Quran 12:85 in?
Quran 12:85 is in Surah Yusuf, chapter 12 of the Quran.
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