Quran 18:63
Surah Al-Kahf Ayah 63
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 18:63 says: “He said, "Did you see when we retired to the rock? Indeed, I forgot [there] the fish. And none made me forget it except Satan - that I should mention it. And it took its course into the sea amazingly."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالَ أَرَءَيْتَ إِذْ أَوَيْنَآ إِلَى ٱلصَّخْرَةِ فَإِنِّى نَسِيتُ ٱلْحُوتَ وَمَآ أَنسَىٰنِيهُ إِلَّا ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنُ أَنْ أَذْكُرَهُۥ ۚ وَٱتَّخَذَ سَبِيلَهُۥ فِى ٱلْبَحْرِ عَجَبًا
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What does Quran 18:63 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 18:63 says: “He said, "Did you see when we retired to the rock? Indeed, I forgot [there] the fish. And none made me forget it except Satan - that I should mention it. And it took its course into the sea amazingly."”
Which surah is Quran 18:63 in?
Quran 18:63 is in Surah Al-Kahf, chapter 18 of the Quran.
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