Quran 3:197
Surah Ali 'Imran Ayah 197
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:197 says: “[It is but] a small enjoyment; then their [final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
مَتَـٰعٌ قَلِيلٌ ثُمَّ مَأْوَىٰهُمْ جَهَنَّمُ ۚ وَبِئْسَ ٱلْمِهَادُ
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What does Quran 3:197 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:197 says: “[It is but] a small enjoyment; then their [final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”
Which surah is Quran 3:197 in?
Quran 3:197 is in Surah Ali 'Imran, chapter 3 of the Quran.
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