Surah Al-Isra Ayah 37

وَلَا تَمْشِ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مَرَحًا ۖ إِنَّكَ لَن تَخْرِقَ ٱلْأَرْضَ وَلَن تَبْلُغَ ٱلْجِبَالَ طُولًا

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:37 says: “And do not walk upon the earth exultantly. Indeed, you will never tear the earth [apart], and you will never reach the mountains in height.<sup foot_note=196659>1</sup>”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 17:37 is in Surah Al-Isra, chapter 17 of the Quran.

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