Quran 28:56
Surah Al-Qasas Ayah 56
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 28:56 says: “You [Prophet] cannot guide everyone you love to the truth; it is God who guides whoever He will: He knows best those who will follow guidance.”
Translation source: Abdul Haleem
إِنَّكَ لَا تَهْدِى مَنْ أَحْبَبْتَ وَلَـٰكِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَهْدِى مَن يَشَآءُ ۚ وَهُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِٱلْمُهْتَدِينَ
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What does Quran 28:56 say in English?
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 28:56 says: “You [Prophet] cannot guide everyone you love to the truth; it is God who guides whoever He will: He knows best those who will follow guidance.”
Which surah is Quran 28:56 in?
Quran 28:56 is in Surah Al-Qasas, chapter 28 of the Quran.
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