Quran 28:48
Surah Al-Qasas Ayah 48
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 28:48 says: “But when the truth came to them from Us, they said, "Why was he not given like that which was given to Moses?" Did they not disbelieve in that which was given to Moses before? They said, "[They are but] two works of magic supporting each other,<sup foot_note=197012>1</sup> and indeed we are, in both, disbelievers."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
فَلَمَّا جَآءَهُمُ ٱلْحَقُّ مِنْ عِندِنَا قَالُوا۟ لَوْلَآ أُوتِىَ مِثْلَ مَآ أُوتِىَ مُوسَىٰٓ ۚ أَوَلَمْ يَكْفُرُوا۟ بِمَآ أُوتِىَ مُوسَىٰ مِن قَبْلُ ۖ قَالُوا۟ سِحْرَانِ تَظَـٰهَرَا وَقَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا بِكُلٍّ كَـٰفِرُونَ
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What does Quran 28:48 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 28:48 says: “But when the truth came to them from Us, they said, "Why was he not given like that which was given to Moses?" Did they not disbelieve in that which was given to Moses before? They said, "[They are but] two works of magic supporting each other,<sup foot_note=197012>1</sup> and indeed we are, in both, disbelievers."”
Which surah is Quran 28:48 in?
Quran 28:48 is in Surah Al-Qasas, chapter 28 of the Quran.
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