Quran 16:120
Surah An-Nahl Ayah 120
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 16:120 says: “Indeed, Abraham was a [comprehensive] leader,<sup foot_note=196633>1</sup> devoutly obedient to Allāh, inclining toward truth, and he was not of those who associate others with Allāh.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
إِنَّ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ كَانَ أُمَّةً قَانِتًا لِّلَّهِ حَنِيفًا وَلَمْ يَكُ مِنَ ٱلْمُشْرِكِينَ
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What does Quran 16:120 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 16:120 says: “Indeed, Abraham was a [comprehensive] leader,<sup foot_note=196633>1</sup> devoutly obedient to Allāh, inclining toward truth, and he was not of those who associate others with Allāh.”
Which surah is Quran 16:120 in?
Quran 16:120 is in Surah An-Nahl, chapter 16 of the Quran.
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