Quran 18:71
Surah Al-Kahf Ayah 71
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 18:71 says: “So they set out, until when they had embarked on the ship, he [i.e., al-Khiḍr] tore it open. [Moses] said, "Have you torn it open to drown its people? You have certainly done a grave thing."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
فَٱنطَلَقَا حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا رَكِبَا فِى ٱلسَّفِينَةِ خَرَقَهَا ۖ قَالَ أَخَرَقْتَهَا لِتُغْرِقَ أَهْلَهَا لَقَدْ جِئْتَ شَيْـًٔا إِمْرًا
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What does Quran 18:71 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 18:71 says: “So they set out, until when they had embarked on the ship, he [i.e., al-Khiḍr] tore it open. [Moses] said, "Have you torn it open to drown its people? You have certainly done a grave thing."”
Which surah is Quran 18:71 in?
Quran 18:71 is in Surah Al-Kahf, chapter 18 of the Quran.
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