Quran 2:188
Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 188
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:188 says: “And do not consume one another's wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you [to] consume a portion of the wealth of the people in sin, while you know [it is unlawful].”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَلَا تَأْكُلُوٓا۟ أَمْوَٰلَكُم بَيْنَكُم بِٱلْبَـٰطِلِ وَتُدْلُوا۟ بِهَآ إِلَى ٱلْحُكَّامِ لِتَأْكُلُوا۟ فَرِيقًا مِّنْ أَمْوَٰلِ ٱلنَّاسِ بِٱلْإِثْمِ وَأَنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ
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What does Quran 2:188 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:188 says: “And do not consume one another's wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you [to] consume a portion of the wealth of the people in sin, while you know [it is unlawful].”
Which surah is Quran 2:188 in?
Quran 2:188 is in Surah Al-Baqarah, chapter 2 of the Quran.
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