Quran 19:55
Surah Maryam Ayah 55
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 19:55 says: “And he used to enjoin on his people prayer and zakāh and was to his Lord pleasing [i.e., accepted by Him].”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَكَانَ يَأْمُرُ أَهْلَهُۥ بِٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَٱلزَّكَوٰةِ وَكَانَ عِندَ رَبِّهِۦ مَرْضِيًّا
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What does Quran 19:55 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 19:55 says: “And he used to enjoin on his people prayer and zakāh and was to his Lord pleasing [i.e., accepted by Him].”
Which surah is Quran 19:55 in?
Quran 19:55 is in Surah Maryam, chapter 19 of the Quran.
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