Quran 2:31
Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 31
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:31 says: “And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَعَلَّمَ ءَادَمَ ٱلْأَسْمَآءَ كُلَّهَا ثُمَّ عَرَضَهُمْ عَلَى ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ فَقَالَ أَنۢبِـُٔونِى بِأَسْمَآءِ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ إِن كُنتُمْ صَـٰدِقِينَ
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What does Quran 2:31 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:31 says: “And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful."”
Which surah is Quran 2:31 in?
Quran 2:31 is in Surah Al-Baqarah, chapter 2 of the Quran.
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