Surah An-Nahl Ayah 47

أَوْ يَأْخُذَهُمْ عَلَىٰ تَخَوُّفٍ فَإِنَّ رَبَّكُمْ لَرَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 16:47 says: “Or that He would not seize them gradually [in a state of dread]?<sup foot_note=196615>1</sup> But indeed, your Lord is Kind and Merciful.<sup foot_note=196614>2</sup>”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 16:47 is in Surah An-Nahl, chapter 16 of the Quran.

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