Quran 24:19
Surah An-Nur Ayah 19
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 24:19 says: “Indeed, those who like that immorality<sup foot_note=196888>1</sup> should be spread [or publicized] among those who have believed will have a painful punishment in this world and the Hereafter. And Allāh knows<sup foot_note=196887>2</sup> and you do not know.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يُحِبُّونَ أَن تَشِيعَ ٱلْفَـٰحِشَةُ فِى ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا وَٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ وَأَنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ
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What does Quran 24:19 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 24:19 says: “Indeed, those who like that immorality<sup foot_note=196888>1</sup> should be spread [or publicized] among those who have believed will have a painful punishment in this world and the Hereafter. And Allāh knows<sup foot_note=196887>2</sup> and you do not know.”
Which surah is Quran 24:19 in?
Quran 24:19 is in Surah An-Nur, chapter 24 of the Quran.
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