Quran 34:21
Surah Saba Ayah 21
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 34:21 says: “And he had over them no authority except [it was decreed] that We might make evident who believes in the Hereafter from who is thereof in doubt. And your Lord, over all things, is Guardian.<sup foot_note=197126>1</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَمَا كَانَ لَهُۥ عَلَيْهِم مِّن سُلْطَـٰنٍ إِلَّا لِنَعْلَمَ مَن يُؤْمِنُ بِٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ مِمَّنْ هُوَ مِنْهَا فِى شَكٍّ ۗ وَرَبُّكَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ حَفِيظٌ
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What does Quran 34:21 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 34:21 says: “And he had over them no authority except [it was decreed] that We might make evident who believes in the Hereafter from who is thereof in doubt. And your Lord, over all things, is Guardian.<sup foot_note=197126>1</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 34:21 in?
Quran 34:21 is in Surah Saba, chapter 34 of the Quran.
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