Quran 28:78
Surah Al-Qasas Ayah 78
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 28:78 says: “He said, "I was only given it because of knowledge I have." Did he not know that Allāh had destroyed before him of generations those who were greater than him in power and greater in accumulation [of wealth]? But the criminals, about their sins, will not be asked.<sup foot_note=197021>1</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالَ إِنَّمَآ أُوتِيتُهُۥ عَلَىٰ عِلْمٍ عِندِىٓ ۚ أَوَلَمْ يَعْلَمْ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ قَدْ أَهْلَكَ مِن قَبْلِهِۦ مِنَ ٱلْقُرُونِ مَنْ هُوَ أَشَدُّ مِنْهُ قُوَّةً وَأَكْثَرُ جَمْعًا ۚ وَلَا يُسْـَٔلُ عَن ذُنُوبِهِمُ ٱلْمُجْرِمُونَ
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What does Quran 28:78 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 28:78 says: “He said, "I was only given it because of knowledge I have." Did he not know that Allāh had destroyed before him of generations those who were greater than him in power and greater in accumulation [of wealth]? But the criminals, about their sins, will not be asked.<sup foot_note=197021>1</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 28:78 in?
Quran 28:78 is in Surah Al-Qasas, chapter 28 of the Quran.
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