Quran 20:85
Surah Taha Ayah 85
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 20:85 says: “[Allāh] said, "But indeed, We have tried your people after you [departed], and the Sāmirī<sup foot_note=196757>1</sup> has led them astray."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالَ فَإِنَّا قَدْ فَتَنَّا قَوْمَكَ مِنۢ بَعْدِكَ وَأَضَلَّهُمُ ٱلسَّامِرِىُّ
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What does Quran 20:85 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 20:85 says: “[Allāh] said, "But indeed, We have tried your people after you [departed], and the Sāmirī<sup foot_note=196757>1</sup> has led them astray."”
Which surah is Quran 20:85 in?
Quran 20:85 is in Surah Taha, chapter 20 of the Quran.
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