Quran 28:86
Surah Al-Qasas Ayah 86
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 28:86 says: “And you were not expecting that the Book would be conveyed to you, but [it is] a mercy from your Lord. So do not be an assistant to the disbelievers.<sup foot_note=197023>1</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَمَا كُنتَ تَرْجُوٓا۟ أَن يُلْقَىٰٓ إِلَيْكَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبُ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً مِّن رَّبِّكَ ۖ فَلَا تَكُونَنَّ ظَهِيرًا لِّلْكَـٰفِرِينَ
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What does Quran 28:86 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 28:86 says: “And you were not expecting that the Book would be conveyed to you, but [it is] a mercy from your Lord. So do not be an assistant to the disbelievers.<sup foot_note=197023>1</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 28:86 in?
Quran 28:86 is in Surah Al-Qasas, chapter 28 of the Quran.
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