Quran 21:104
Surah Al-Anbya Ayah 104
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 21:104 says: “The Day when We will fold the heaven like the folding of a [written] sheet for the records. As We began the first creation, We will repeat it. [That is] a promise binding upon Us. Indeed, We will do it.<sup foot_note=196817>1</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
يَوْمَ نَطْوِى ٱلسَّمَآءَ كَطَىِّ ٱلسِّجِلِّ لِلْكُتُبِ ۚ كَمَا بَدَأْنَآ أَوَّلَ خَلْقٍ نُّعِيدُهُۥ ۚ وَعْدًا عَلَيْنَآ ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا فَـٰعِلِينَ
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What does Quran 21:104 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 21:104 says: “The Day when We will fold the heaven like the folding of a [written] sheet for the records. As We began the first creation, We will repeat it. [That is] a promise binding upon Us. Indeed, We will do it.<sup foot_note=196817>1</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 21:104 in?
Quran 21:104 is in Surah Al-Anbya, chapter 21 of the Quran.
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