Quran 3:169
Surah Ali 'Imran Ayah 169
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
وَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ قُتِلُوا۟ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ أَمْوَٰتًۢا ۚ بَلْ أَحْيَآءٌ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ يُرْزَقُونَ
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What does Quran 3:169 say in English?
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,”
Which surah is Quran 3:169 in?
Quran 3:169 is in Surah Ali 'Imran, chapter 3 of the Quran.
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