Quran 2:123
Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 123
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:123 says: “And fear a Day when no soul will suffice for another soul<sup foot_note=195968>1</sup> at all, and no compensation will be accepted from it, nor will any intercession benefit it, nor will they be aided.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَٱتَّقُوا۟ يَوْمًا لَّا تَجْزِى نَفْسٌ عَن نَّفْسٍ شَيْـًٔا وَلَا يُقْبَلُ مِنْهَا عَدْلٌ وَلَا تَنفَعُهَا شَفَـٰعَةٌ وَلَا هُمْ يُنصَرُونَ
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What does Quran 2:123 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:123 says: “And fear a Day when no soul will suffice for another soul<sup foot_note=195968>1</sup> at all, and no compensation will be accepted from it, nor will any intercession benefit it, nor will they be aided.”
Which surah is Quran 2:123 in?
Quran 2:123 is in Surah Al-Baqarah, chapter 2 of the Quran.
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