Quran 17:55
Surah Al-Isra Ayah 55
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:55 says: “And your Lord is most knowing of whoever is in the heavens and the earth. And We have made some of the prophets exceed others [in various ways], and to David We gave the book [of Psalms].”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَرَبُّكَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَن فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ وَلَقَدْ فَضَّلْنَا بَعْضَ ٱلنَّبِيِّـۧنَ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ ۖ وَءَاتَيْنَا دَاوُۥدَ زَبُورًا
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What does Quran 17:55 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:55 says: “And your Lord is most knowing of whoever is in the heavens and the earth. And We have made some of the prophets exceed others [in various ways], and to David We gave the book [of Psalms].”
Which surah is Quran 17:55 in?
Quran 17:55 is in Surah Al-Isra, chapter 17 of the Quran.
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