Quran 2:242
Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 242
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:242 says: “Thus does Allāh make clear to you His verses [i.e., laws] that you might use reason.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
كَذَٰلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ ٱللَّهُ لَكُمْ ءَايَـٰتِهِۦ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ
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What does Quran 2:242 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:242 says: “Thus does Allāh make clear to you His verses [i.e., laws] that you might use reason.”
Which surah is Quran 2:242 in?
Quran 2:242 is in Surah Al-Baqarah, chapter 2 of the Quran.
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