Quran 14:11

Surah Ibrahim Ayah 11

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 14:11 says: “Their messengers said to them, "We are only men like you, but Allāh confers favor upon whom He wills of His servants. It has never been for us to bring you evidence except by permission of Allāh. And upon Allāh let the believers rely.”

Translation source: Saheeh International

Quran 14:11Surah IbrahimAyah 11meccan

قَالَتْ لَهُمْ رُسُلُهُمْ إِن نَّحْنُ إِلَّا بَشَرٌ مِّثْلُكُمْ وَلَـٰكِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَمُنُّ عَلَىٰ مَن يَشَآءُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِۦ ۖ وَمَا كَانَ لَنَآ أَن نَّأْتِيَكُم بِسُلْطَـٰنٍ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ

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What does Quran 14:11 say in English?

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 14:11 says: “Their messengers said to them, "We are only men like you, but Allāh confers favor upon whom He wills of His servants. It has never been for us to bring you evidence except by permission of Allāh. And upon Allāh let the believers rely.”

Which surah is Quran 14:11 in?

Quran 14:11 is in Surah Ibrahim, chapter 14 of the Quran.

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