Surah Al-Anbya Ayah 17

لَوْ أَرَدْنَآ أَن نَّتَّخِذَ لَهْوًا لَّٱتَّخَذْنَـٰهُ مِن لَّدُنَّآ إِن كُنَّا فَـٰعِلِينَ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 21:17 says: “Had We intended to take a diversion,<sup foot_note=196787>1</sup> We could have taken it from [what is] with Us - if [indeed] We were to do so.”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 21:17 is in Surah Al-Anbya, chapter 21 of the Quran.

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