Quran 3:188
Surah Ali 'Imran Ayah 188
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:188 says: “And never think that those who rejoice in what they have perpetrated and like to be praised for what they did not do - never think them [to be] in safety from the punishment, and for them is a painful punishment.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
لَا تَحْسَبَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَفْرَحُونَ بِمَآ أَتَوا۟ وَّيُحِبُّونَ أَن يُحْمَدُوا۟ بِمَا لَمْ يَفْعَلُوا۟ فَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّهُم بِمَفَازَةٍ مِّنَ ٱلْعَذَابِ ۖ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ
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What does Quran 3:188 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:188 says: “And never think that those who rejoice in what they have perpetrated and like to be praised for what they did not do - never think them [to be] in safety from the punishment, and for them is a painful punishment.”
Which surah is Quran 3:188 in?
Quran 3:188 is in Surah Ali 'Imran, chapter 3 of the Quran.
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