Surah Ash-Shu'ara Ayah 222

تَنَزَّلُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ أَفَّاكٍ أَثِيمٍ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 26:222 says: “They descend upon every sinful liar.”

Translation source: Saheeh International

Which surah is Quran 26:222 in?

Quran 26:222 is in Surah Ash-Shu'ara, chapter 26 of the Quran.

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