Quran 16:103
Surah An-Nahl Ayah 103
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 16:103 says: “And We certainly know that they say, "It is only a human being who teaches him [i.e., the Prophet (ﷺ)]." The tongue of the one they refer to is foreign,<sup foot_note=196629>1</sup> and this [recitation, i.e., Qur’ān] is [in] a clear Arabic language.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَلَقَدْ نَعْلَمُ أَنَّهُمْ يَقُولُونَ إِنَّمَا يُعَلِّمُهُۥ بَشَرٌ ۗ لِّسَانُ ٱلَّذِى يُلْحِدُونَ إِلَيْهِ أَعْجَمِىٌّ وَهَـٰذَا لِسَانٌ عَرَبِىٌّ مُّبِينٌ
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What does Quran 16:103 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 16:103 says: “And We certainly know that they say, "It is only a human being who teaches him [i.e., the Prophet (ﷺ)]." The tongue of the one they refer to is foreign,<sup foot_note=196629>1</sup> and this [recitation, i.e., Qur’ān] is [in] a clear Arabic language.”
Which surah is Quran 16:103 in?
Quran 16:103 is in Surah An-Nahl, chapter 16 of the Quran.
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