Quran 26:166
Surah Ash-Shu'ara Ayah 166
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 26:166 says: “And leave what your Lord has created for you as mates? But you are a people transgressing."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَتَذَرُونَ مَا خَلَقَ لَكُمْ رَبُّكُم مِّنْ أَزْوَٰجِكُم ۚ بَلْ أَنتُمْ قَوْمٌ عَادُونَ
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What does Quran 26:166 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 26:166 says: “And leave what your Lord has created for you as mates? But you are a people transgressing."”
Which surah is Quran 26:166 in?
Quran 26:166 is in Surah Ash-Shu'ara, chapter 26 of the Quran.
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