Quran 20:97

Surah Taha Ayah 97

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 20:97 says: “[Moses] said, "Then go. And indeed, it is [decreed] for you in [this] life to say, 'No contact.'<sup foot_note=196762>1</sup> And indeed, you have an appointment [in the Hereafter] you will not fail to keep. And look at your 'god' to which you remained devoted. We will surely burn it and blow it [i.e., its ashes] into the sea with a blast.”

Translation source: Saheeh International

Quran 20:97Surah TahaAyah 97meccan

قَالَ فَٱذْهَبْ فَإِنَّ لَكَ فِى ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ أَن تَقُولَ لَا مِسَاسَ ۖ وَإِنَّ لَكَ مَوْعِدًا لَّن تُخْلَفَهُۥ ۖ وَٱنظُرْ إِلَىٰٓ إِلَـٰهِكَ ٱلَّذِى ظَلْتَ عَلَيْهِ عَاكِفًا ۖ لَّنُحَرِّقَنَّهُۥ ثُمَّ لَنَنسِفَنَّهُۥ فِى ٱلْيَمِّ نَسْفًا

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What does Quran 20:97 say in English?

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 20:97 says: “[Moses] said, "Then go. And indeed, it is [decreed] for you in [this] life to say, 'No contact.'<sup foot_note=196762>1</sup> And indeed, you have an appointment [in the Hereafter] you will not fail to keep. And look at your 'god' to which you remained devoted. We will surely burn it and blow it [i.e., its ashes] into the sea with a blast.”

Which surah is Quran 20:97 in?

Quran 20:97 is in Surah Taha, chapter 20 of the Quran.

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