Quran 27:16
Surah An-Naml Ayah 16
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 27:16 says: “And Solomon inherited David. He said, "O people, we have been taught the language of birds, and we have been given from all things. Indeed, this is evident bounty."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَوَرِثَ سُلَيْمَـٰنُ دَاوُۥدَ ۖ وَقَالَ يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ عُلِّمْنَا مَنطِقَ ٱلطَّيْرِ وَأُوتِينَا مِن كُلِّ شَىْءٍ ۖ إِنَّ هَـٰذَا لَهُوَ ٱلْفَضْلُ ٱلْمُبِينُ
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What does Quran 27:16 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 27:16 says: “And Solomon inherited David. He said, "O people, we have been taught the language of birds, and we have been given from all things. Indeed, this is evident bounty."”
Which surah is Quran 27:16 in?
Quran 27:16 is in Surah An-Naml, chapter 27 of the Quran.
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