Quran 3:147
Surah Ali 'Imran Ayah 147
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:147 says: “And their words were not but that they said, "Our Lord, forgive us our sins and the excess [committed] in our affairs and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَمَا كَانَ قَوْلَهُمْ إِلَّآ أَن قَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا ٱغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَإِسْرَافَنَا فِىٓ أَمْرِنَا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَٱنصُرْنَا عَلَى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ
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What does Quran 3:147 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:147 says: “And their words were not but that they said, "Our Lord, forgive us our sins and the excess [committed] in our affairs and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people."”
Which surah is Quran 3:147 in?
Quran 3:147 is in Surah Ali 'Imran, chapter 3 of the Quran.
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