Quran 33:20
Surah Al-Ahzab Ayah 20
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 33:20 says: “They think the companies have not [yet] withdrawn.<sup foot_note=197088>1</sup> And if the companies should come [again], they would wish they were in the desert among the bedouins, inquiring [from afar] about your news. And if they should be among you, they would not fight except for a little.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
يَحْسَبُونَ ٱلْأَحْزَابَ لَمْ يَذْهَبُوا۟ ۖ وَإِن يَأْتِ ٱلْأَحْزَابُ يَوَدُّوا۟ لَوْ أَنَّهُم بَادُونَ فِى ٱلْأَعْرَابِ يَسْـَٔلُونَ عَنْ أَنۢبَآئِكُمْ ۖ وَلَوْ كَانُوا۟ فِيكُم مَّا قَـٰتَلُوٓا۟ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا
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What does Quran 33:20 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 33:20 says: “They think the companies have not [yet] withdrawn.<sup foot_note=197088>1</sup> And if the companies should come [again], they would wish they were in the desert among the bedouins, inquiring [from afar] about your news. And if they should be among you, they would not fight except for a little.”
Which surah is Quran 33:20 in?
Quran 33:20 is in Surah Al-Ahzab, chapter 33 of the Quran.
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