Quran 34:5
Surah Saba Ayah 5
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 34:5 says: “But those who strive against Our verses [seeking] to cause failure<sup foot_note=197115>1</sup> - for them will be a painful punishment of foul nature.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَٱلَّذِينَ سَعَوْ فِىٓ ءَايَـٰتِنَا مُعَـٰجِزِينَ أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ مِّن رِّجْزٍ أَلِيمٌ
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What does Quran 34:5 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 34:5 says: “But those who strive against Our verses [seeking] to cause failure<sup foot_note=197115>1</sup> - for them will be a painful punishment of foul nature.”
Which surah is Quran 34:5 in?
Quran 34:5 is in Surah Saba, chapter 34 of the Quran.
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