Quran 20:72
Surah Taha Ayah 72
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 20:72 says: “They said, "Never will we prefer you over what has come to us of clear proofs and [over] He who created us.<sup foot_note=196752>1</sup> So decree whatever you are to decree. You can only decree for this worldly life.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالُوا۟ لَن نُّؤْثِرَكَ عَلَىٰ مَا جَآءَنَا مِنَ ٱلْبَيِّنَـٰتِ وَٱلَّذِى فَطَرَنَا ۖ فَٱقْضِ مَآ أَنتَ قَاضٍ ۖ إِنَّمَا تَقْضِى هَـٰذِهِ ٱلْحَيَوٰةَ ٱلدُّنْيَآ
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What does Quran 20:72 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 20:72 says: “They said, "Never will we prefer you over what has come to us of clear proofs and [over] He who created us.<sup foot_note=196752>1</sup> So decree whatever you are to decree. You can only decree for this worldly life.”
Which surah is Quran 20:72 in?
Quran 20:72 is in Surah Taha, chapter 20 of the Quran.
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