Quran 17:2
Surah Al-Isra Ayah 2
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:2 says: “And We gave Moses the Scripture and made it a guidance for the Children of Israel that you not take other than Me as Disposer of affairs,<sup foot_note=196639>1</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَءَاتَيْنَا مُوسَى ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ وَجَعَلْنَـٰهُ هُدًى لِّبَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ أَلَّا تَتَّخِذُوا۟ مِن دُونِى وَكِيلًا
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What does Quran 17:2 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:2 says: “And We gave Moses the Scripture and made it a guidance for the Children of Israel that you not take other than Me as Disposer of affairs,<sup foot_note=196639>1</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 17:2 in?
Quran 17:2 is in Surah Al-Isra, chapter 17 of the Quran.
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