Quran 27:22
Surah An-Naml Ayah 22
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 27:22 says: “But he [i.e., the hoopoe] stayed not long and said, "I have encompassed [in knowledge] that which you have not encompassed, and I have come to you from Sheba with certain news.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
فَمَكَثَ غَيْرَ بَعِيدٍ فَقَالَ أَحَطتُ بِمَا لَمْ تُحِطْ بِهِۦ وَجِئْتُكَ مِن سَبَإٍۭ بِنَبَإٍ يَقِينٍ
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What does Quran 27:22 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 27:22 says: “But he [i.e., the hoopoe] stayed not long and said, "I have encompassed [in knowledge] that which you have not encompassed, and I have come to you from Sheba with certain news.”
Which surah is Quran 27:22 in?
Quran 27:22 is in Surah An-Naml, chapter 27 of the Quran.
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