Quran 25:5
Surah Al-Furqan Ayah 5
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 25:5 says: “And they say, "Legends of the former peoples which he has written down, and they are dictated to him morning and afternoon."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَقَالُوٓا۟ أَسَـٰطِيرُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ ٱكْتَتَبَهَا فَهِىَ تُمْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيلًا
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What does Quran 25:5 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 25:5 says: “And they say, "Legends of the former peoples which he has written down, and they are dictated to him morning and afternoon."”
Which surah is Quran 25:5 in?
Quran 25:5 is in Surah Al-Furqan, chapter 25 of the Quran.
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