Surah Al-Qasas Ayah 16

قَالَ رَبِّ إِنِّى ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِى فَٱغْفِرْ لِى فَغَفَرَ لَهُۥٓ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 28:16 says: “He said, "My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, so forgive me," and He forgave him. Indeed, He is the Forgiving, the Merciful.”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 28:16 is in Surah Al-Qasas, chapter 28 of the Quran.

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