Quran 2:180
Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 180
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:180 says: “Prescribed for you when death approaches [any] one of you if he leaves wealth [is that he should make] a bequest for the parents and near relatives according to what is acceptable - a duty upon the righteous.<sup foot_note=195993>1</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمْ إِذَا حَضَرَ أَحَدَكُمُ ٱلْمَوْتُ إِن تَرَكَ خَيْرًا ٱلْوَصِيَّةُ لِلْوَٰلِدَيْنِ وَٱلْأَقْرَبِينَ بِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۖ حَقًّا عَلَى ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ
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What does Quran 2:180 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:180 says: “Prescribed for you when death approaches [any] one of you if he leaves wealth [is that he should make] a bequest for the parents and near relatives according to what is acceptable - a duty upon the righteous.<sup foot_note=195993>1</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 2:180 in?
Quran 2:180 is in Surah Al-Baqarah, chapter 2 of the Quran.
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