Quran 27:10
Surah An-Naml Ayah 10
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 27:10 says: “And [he was told], "Throw down your staff." But when he saw it writhing as if it were a snake, he turned in flight and did not return.<sup foot_note=196975>1</sup> [Allāh said], "O Moses, fear not. Indeed, in My presence the messengers do not fear.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَأَلْقِ عَصَاكَ ۚ فَلَمَّا رَءَاهَا تَهْتَزُّ كَأَنَّهَا جَآنٌّ وَلَّىٰ مُدْبِرًا وَلَمْ يُعَقِّبْ ۚ يَـٰمُوسَىٰ لَا تَخَفْ إِنِّى لَا يَخَافُ لَدَىَّ ٱلْمُرْسَلُونَ
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What does Quran 27:10 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 27:10 says: “And [he was told], "Throw down your staff." But when he saw it writhing as if it were a snake, he turned in flight and did not return.<sup foot_note=196975>1</sup> [Allāh said], "O Moses, fear not. Indeed, in My presence the messengers do not fear.”
Which surah is Quran 27:10 in?
Quran 27:10 is in Surah An-Naml, chapter 27 of the Quran.
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