Quran 2:34
Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 34
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:34 says: “And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam"; so they prostrated, except for Iblees.<sup foot_note=195949>1</sup> He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَإِذْ قُلْنَا لِلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ ٱسْجُدُوا۟ لِـَٔادَمَ فَسَجَدُوٓا۟ إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ أَبَىٰ وَٱسْتَكْبَرَ وَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ
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What does Quran 2:34 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:34 says: “And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam"; so they prostrated, except for Iblees.<sup foot_note=195949>1</sup> He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.”
Which surah is Quran 2:34 in?
Quran 2:34 is in Surah Al-Baqarah, chapter 2 of the Quran.
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