Quran 3:157
Surah Ali 'Imran Ayah 157
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:157 says: “And if you are killed in the cause of Allāh or die - then forgiveness from Allāh and mercy are better than whatever they accumulate [in this world].”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَلَئِن قُتِلْتُمْ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ أَوْ مُتُّمْ لَمَغْفِرَةٌ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَرَحْمَةٌ خَيْرٌ مِّمَّا يَجْمَعُونَ
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What does Quran 3:157 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:157 says: “And if you are killed in the cause of Allāh or die - then forgiveness from Allāh and mercy are better than whatever they accumulate [in this world].”
Which surah is Quran 3:157 in?
Quran 3:157 is in Surah Ali 'Imran, chapter 3 of the Quran.
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