Quran 23:47
Surah Al-Mu'minun Ayah 47
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 23:47 says: “They said, "Should we believe two men like ourselves while their people are for us in servitude?"”
Translation source: Saheeh International
فَقَالُوٓا۟ أَنُؤْمِنُ لِبَشَرَيْنِ مِثْلِنَا وَقَوْمُهُمَا لَنَا عَـٰبِدُونَ
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What does Quran 23:47 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 23:47 says: “They said, "Should we believe two men like ourselves while their people are for us in servitude?"”
Which surah is Quran 23:47 in?
Quran 23:47 is in Surah Al-Mu'minun, chapter 23 of the Quran.
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