Quran 21:52
Surah Al-Anbya Ayah 52
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 21:52 says: “When he said to his father and his people, "What are these statues to which you are devoted?"”
Translation source: Saheeh International
إِذْ قَالَ لِأَبِيهِ وَقَوْمِهِۦ مَا هَـٰذِهِ ٱلتَّمَاثِيلُ ٱلَّتِىٓ أَنتُمْ لَهَا عَـٰكِفُونَ
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What does Quran 21:52 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 21:52 says: “When he said to his father and his people, "What are these statues to which you are devoted?"”
Which surah is Quran 21:52 in?
Quran 21:52 is in Surah Al-Anbya, chapter 21 of the Quran.
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