Quran 3:178
Surah Ali 'Imran Ayah 178
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:178 says: “And let not those who disbelieve ever think that [because] We extend their time [of enjoyment] it is better for them. We only extend it for them so that they may increase in sin, and for them is a humiliating punishment.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَلَا يَحْسَبَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوٓا۟ أَنَّمَا نُمْلِى لَهُمْ خَيْرٌ لِّأَنفُسِهِمْ ۚ إِنَّمَا نُمْلِى لَهُمْ لِيَزْدَادُوٓا۟ إِثْمًا ۚ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ مُّهِينٌ
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What does Quran 3:178 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:178 says: “And let not those who disbelieve ever think that [because] We extend their time [of enjoyment] it is better for them. We only extend it for them so that they may increase in sin, and for them is a humiliating punishment.”
Which surah is Quran 3:178 in?
Quran 3:178 is in Surah Ali 'Imran, chapter 3 of the Quran.
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