Surah An-Nur Ayah 2

ٱلزَّانِيَةُ وَٱلزَّانِى فَٱجْلِدُوا۟ كُلَّ وَٰحِدٍ مِّنْهُمَا مِا۟ئَةَ جَلْدَةٍ ۖ وَلَا تَأْخُذْكُم بِهِمَا رَأْفَةٌ فِى دِينِ ٱللَّهِ إِن كُنتُمْ تُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِ ۖ وَلْيَشْهَدْ عَذَابَهُمَا طَآئِفَةٌ مِّنَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ

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What does Quran 24:2 say in English?

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 24:2 says: “The [unmarried] woman or [unmarried] man found guilty of sexual intercourse<sup foot_note=196880>1</sup> - lash each one of them with a hundred lashes,<sup foot_note=196879>2</sup> and do not be taken by pity for them in the religion [i.e., law] of Allāh,<sup foot_note=196878>3</sup> if you should believe in Allāh and the Last Day. And let a group of the believers witness their punishment.”

Which surah is Quran 24:2 in?

Quran 24:2 is in Surah An-Nur, chapter 24 of the Quran.

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