Surah Ash-Shu'ara Ayah 223

يُلْقُونَ ٱلسَّمْعَ وَأَكْثَرُهُمْ كَـٰذِبُونَ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 26:223 says: “They pass on what is heard,<sup foot_note=196971>1</sup> and most of them are liars.”

Translation source: Saheeh International

Which surah is Quran 26:223 in?

Quran 26:223 is in Surah Ash-Shu'ara, chapter 26 of the Quran.

Read with context

This ayah belongs to Surah Ash-Shu'ara (The Poets), chapter 26 of the Quran. Reading it as part of the full surah helps you see the flow before and after this verse instead of treating it as an isolated quote.

Open this verse in the surah reader to consult the tafsir panel, which names the selected source: Ibn Kathir (Abridged), Al-Sa'di, or Tafsir Muyassar. Read our source and editorial policy.

Continue reading

Use the full surah reader for nearby ayahs, or browse the popular verse hubs to discover other frequently searched Quran references.