Quran 2:263
Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 263
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:263 says: “Kind speech and forgiveness are better than charity followed by injury. And Allāh is Free of need and Forbearing.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
۞ قَوْلٌ مَّعْرُوفٌ وَمَغْفِرَةٌ خَيْرٌ مِّن صَدَقَةٍ يَتْبَعُهَآ أَذًى ۗ وَٱللَّهُ غَنِىٌّ حَلِيمٌ
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What does Quran 2:263 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:263 says: “Kind speech and forgiveness are better than charity followed by injury. And Allāh is Free of need and Forbearing.”
Which surah is Quran 2:263 in?
Quran 2:263 is in Surah Al-Baqarah, chapter 2 of the Quran.
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