Quran 17:51
Surah Al-Isra Ayah 51
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:51 says: “Or [any] creation of that which is great<sup foot_note=196666>1</sup> within your breasts." And they will say, "Who will restore us?" Say, "He who brought you forth the first time." Then they will nod their heads toward you<sup foot_note=196665>2</sup> and say, "When is that?" Say, "Perhaps it will be soon -”
Translation source: Saheeh International
أَوْ خَلْقًا مِّمَّا يَكْبُرُ فِى صُدُورِكُمْ ۚ فَسَيَقُولُونَ مَن يُعِيدُنَا ۖ قُلِ ٱلَّذِى فَطَرَكُمْ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ ۚ فَسَيُنْغِضُونَ إِلَيْكَ رُءُوسَهُمْ وَيَقُولُونَ مَتَىٰ هُوَ ۖ قُلْ عَسَىٰٓ أَن يَكُونَ قَرِيبًا
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What does Quran 17:51 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:51 says: “Or [any] creation of that which is great<sup foot_note=196666>1</sup> within your breasts." And they will say, "Who will restore us?" Say, "He who brought you forth the first time." Then they will nod their heads toward you<sup foot_note=196665>2</sup> and say, "When is that?" Say, "Perhaps it will be soon -”
Which surah is Quran 17:51 in?
Quran 17:51 is in Surah Al-Isra, chapter 17 of the Quran.
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