Quran 17:31
Surah Al-Isra Ayah 31
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:31 says: “And do not kill your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you. Indeed, their killing is ever a great sin.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَلَا تَقْتُلُوٓا۟ أَوْلَـٰدَكُمْ خَشْيَةَ إِمْلَـٰقٍ ۖ نَّحْنُ نَرْزُقُهُمْ وَإِيَّاكُمْ ۚ إِنَّ قَتْلَهُمْ كَانَ خِطْـًٔا كَبِيرًا
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What does Quran 17:31 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:31 says: “And do not kill your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you. Indeed, their killing is ever a great sin.”
Which surah is Quran 17:31 in?
Quran 17:31 is in Surah Al-Isra, chapter 17 of the Quran.
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