Surah Ar-Rum Ayah 49

وَإِن كَانُوا۟ مِن قَبْلِ أَن يُنَزَّلَ عَلَيْهِم مِّن قَبْلِهِۦ لَمُبْلِسِينَ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 30:49 says: “Although they were, before it was sent down upon them - before that, in despair.”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 30:49 is in Surah Ar-Rum, chapter 30 of the Quran.

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