Quran 16:106

Surah An-Nahl Ayah 106

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 16:106 says: “Whoever disbelieves in [i.e., denies] Allāh after his belief...<sup foot_note=196630>1</sup> except for one who is forced [to renounce his religion] while his heart is secure in faith. But those who [willingly] open their breasts to disbelief, upon them is wrath from Allāh, and for them is a great punishment;”

Translation source: Saheeh International

Quran 16:106Surah An-NahlAyah 106meccan

مَن كَفَرَ بِٱللَّهِ مِنۢ بَعْدِ إِيمَـٰنِهِۦٓ إِلَّا مَنْ أُكْرِهَ وَقَلْبُهُۥ مُطْمَئِنٌّۢ بِٱلْإِيمَـٰنِ وَلَـٰكِن مَّن شَرَحَ بِٱلْكُفْرِ صَدْرًا فَعَلَيْهِمْ غَضَبٌ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ

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What does Quran 16:106 say in English?

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 16:106 says: “Whoever disbelieves in [i.e., denies] Allāh after his belief...<sup foot_note=196630>1</sup> except for one who is forced [to renounce his religion] while his heart is secure in faith. But those who [willingly] open their breasts to disbelief, upon them is wrath from Allāh, and for them is a great punishment;”

Which surah is Quran 16:106 in?

Quran 16:106 is in Surah An-Nahl, chapter 16 of the Quran.

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