Quran 34:23
Surah Saba Ayah 23
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 34:23 says: “And intercession does not benefit with Him except for one whom He permits. [And those wait] until, when terror is removed from their hearts,<sup foot_note=197127>1</sup> they will say [to one another], "What has your Lord said?" They will say, "The truth." And He is the Most High, the Grand.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَلَا تَنفَعُ ٱلشَّفَـٰعَةُ عِندَهُۥٓ إِلَّا لِمَنْ أَذِنَ لَهُۥ ۚ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا فُزِّعَ عَن قُلُوبِهِمْ قَالُوا۟ مَاذَا قَالَ رَبُّكُمْ ۖ قَالُوا۟ ٱلْحَقَّ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْكَبِيرُ
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What does Quran 34:23 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 34:23 says: “And intercession does not benefit with Him except for one whom He permits. [And those wait] until, when terror is removed from their hearts,<sup foot_note=197127>1</sup> they will say [to one another], "What has your Lord said?" They will say, "The truth." And He is the Most High, the Grand.”
Which surah is Quran 34:23 in?
Quran 34:23 is in Surah Saba, chapter 34 of the Quran.
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