Quran 2:65
Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 65
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:65 says: “And you had already known about those who transgressed among you concerning the sabbath, and We said to them, "Be apes, despised."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَلَقَدْ عَلِمْتُمُ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱعْتَدَوْا۟ مِنكُمْ فِى ٱلسَّبْتِ فَقُلْنَا لَهُمْ كُونُوا۟ قِرَدَةً خَـٰسِـِٔينَ
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What does Quran 2:65 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 2:65 says: “And you had already known about those who transgressed among you concerning the sabbath, and We said to them, "Be apes, despised."”
Which surah is Quran 2:65 in?
Quran 2:65 is in Surah Al-Baqarah, chapter 2 of the Quran.
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