Quran 3:40
Surah Ali 'Imran Ayah 40
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:40 says: “He said, "My Lord, how will I have a boy when I have reached old age and my wife is barren?" He [the angel] said, "Such is Allāh; He does what He wills."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالَ رَبِّ أَنَّىٰ يَكُونُ لِى غُلَـٰمٌ وَقَدْ بَلَغَنِىَ ٱلْكِبَرُ وَٱمْرَأَتِى عَاقِرٌ ۖ قَالَ كَذَٰلِكَ ٱللَّهُ يَفْعَلُ مَا يَشَآءُ
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What does Quran 3:40 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 3:40 says: “He said, "My Lord, how will I have a boy when I have reached old age and my wife is barren?" He [the angel] said, "Such is Allāh; He does what He wills."”
Which surah is Quran 3:40 in?
Quran 3:40 is in Surah Ali 'Imran, chapter 3 of the Quran.
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