Quran 3:168
Surah Ali 'Imran Ayah 168
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:168 says: “Those who said about their brothers while sitting [at home], "If they had obeyed us, they would not have been killed." Say, "Then prevent death from yourselves, if you should be truthful."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
ٱلَّذِينَ قَالُوا۟ لِإِخْوَٰنِهِمْ وَقَعَدُوا۟ لَوْ أَطَاعُونَا مَا قُتِلُوا۟ ۗ قُلْ فَٱدْرَءُوا۟ عَنْ أَنفُسِكُمُ ٱلْمَوْتَ إِن كُنتُمْ صَـٰدِقِينَ
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What does Quran 3:168 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:168 says: “Those who said about their brothers while sitting [at home], "If they had obeyed us, they would not have been killed." Say, "Then prevent death from yourselves, if you should be truthful."”
Which surah is Quran 3:168 in?
Quran 3:168 is in Surah Ali 'Imran, chapter 3 of the Quran.
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