Quran 17:66
Surah Al-Isra Ayah 66
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:66 says: “It is your Lord who drives the ship for you through the sea that you may seek of His bounty. Indeed, He is ever, to you, Merciful.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
رَّبُّكُمُ ٱلَّذِى يُزْجِى لَكُمُ ٱلْفُلْكَ فِى ٱلْبَحْرِ لِتَبْتَغُوا۟ مِن فَضْلِهِۦٓ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ بِكُمْ رَحِيمًا
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What does Quran 17:66 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:66 says: “It is your Lord who drives the ship for you through the sea that you may seek of His bounty. Indeed, He is ever, to you, Merciful.”
Which surah is Quran 17:66 in?
Quran 17:66 is in Surah Al-Isra, chapter 17 of the Quran.
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