Quran 14:17
Surah Ibrahim Ayah 17
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 14:17 says: “He will gulp it but will hardly [be able to] swallow it. And death will come to him from everywhere, but he is not to die. And before him is a massive punishment.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
يَتَجَرَّعُهُۥ وَلَا يَكَادُ يُسِيغُهُۥ وَيَأْتِيهِ ٱلْمَوْتُ مِن كُلِّ مَكَانٍ وَمَا هُوَ بِمَيِّتٍ ۖ وَمِن وَرَآئِهِۦ عَذَابٌ غَلِيظٌ
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What does Quran 14:17 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 14:17 says: “He will gulp it but will hardly [be able to] swallow it. And death will come to him from everywhere, but he is not to die. And before him is a massive punishment.”
Which surah is Quran 14:17 in?
Quran 14:17 is in Surah Ibrahim, chapter 14 of the Quran.
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