Surah Ali 'Imran Ayah 169

وَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ قُتِلُوا۟ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ أَمْوَٰتًۢا ۚ بَلْ أَحْيَآءٌ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ يُرْزَقُونَ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:169 says: “And never think of those who have been killed in the cause of Allāh as dead. Rather, they are alive with their Lord, receiving provision,”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 3:169 is in Surah Ali 'Imran, chapter 3 of the Quran.

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