Quran 28:59
Surah Al-Qasas Ayah 59
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 28:59 says: “And never would your Lord have destroyed the cities until He had sent to their mother [i.e., principal city] a messenger reciting to them Our verses. And We would not destroy the cities except while their people were wrongdoers.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَمَا كَانَ رَبُّكَ مُهْلِكَ ٱلْقُرَىٰ حَتَّىٰ يَبْعَثَ فِىٓ أُمِّهَا رَسُولًا يَتْلُوا۟ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَايَـٰتِنَا ۚ وَمَا كُنَّا مُهْلِكِى ٱلْقُرَىٰٓ إِلَّا وَأَهْلُهَا ظَـٰلِمُونَ
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What does Quran 28:59 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 28:59 says: “And never would your Lord have destroyed the cities until He had sent to their mother [i.e., principal city] a messenger reciting to them Our verses. And We would not destroy the cities except while their people were wrongdoers.”
Which surah is Quran 28:59 in?
Quran 28:59 is in Surah Al-Qasas, chapter 28 of the Quran.
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