Quran 3:149
Surah Ali 'Imran Ayah 149
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:149 says: “O you who have believed, if you obey those who disbelieve, they will turn you back on your heels, and you will [then] become losers.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ إِن تُطِيعُوا۟ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ يَرُدُّوكُمْ عَلَىٰٓ أَعْقَـٰبِكُمْ فَتَنقَلِبُوا۟ خَـٰسِرِينَ
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What does Quran 3:149 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:149 says: “O you who have believed, if you obey those who disbelieve, they will turn you back on your heels, and you will [then] become losers.”
Which surah is Quran 3:149 in?
Quran 3:149 is in Surah Ali 'Imran, chapter 3 of the Quran.
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