Quran 24:27
Surah An-Nur Ayah 27
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 24:27 says: “O you who have believed, do not enter houses other than your own houses until you ascertain welcome and greet<sup foot_note=196891>1</sup> their inhabitants. That is best for you; perhaps you will be reminded [i.e., advised].”
Translation source: Saheeh International
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَا تَدْخُلُوا۟ بُيُوتًا غَيْرَ بُيُوتِكُمْ حَتَّىٰ تَسْتَأْنِسُوا۟ وَتُسَلِّمُوا۟ عَلَىٰٓ أَهْلِهَا ۚ ذَٰلِكُمْ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ
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What does Quran 24:27 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 24:27 says: “O you who have believed, do not enter houses other than your own houses until you ascertain welcome and greet<sup foot_note=196891>1</sup> their inhabitants. That is best for you; perhaps you will be reminded [i.e., advised].”
Which surah is Quran 24:27 in?
Quran 24:27 is in Surah An-Nur, chapter 24 of the Quran.
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