Quran 35:22
Surah Fatir Ayah 22
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 35:22 says: “And not equal are the living and the dead. Indeed, Allāh causes to hear whom He wills, but you cannot make hear those in the graves.<sup foot_note=197144>1</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَمَا يَسْتَوِى ٱلْأَحْيَآءُ وَلَا ٱلْأَمْوَٰتُ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُسْمِعُ مَن يَشَآءُ ۖ وَمَآ أَنتَ بِمُسْمِعٍ مَّن فِى ٱلْقُبُورِ
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What does Quran 35:22 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 35:22 says: “And not equal are the living and the dead. Indeed, Allāh causes to hear whom He wills, but you cannot make hear those in the graves.<sup foot_note=197144>1</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 35:22 in?
Quran 35:22 is in Surah Fatir, chapter 35 of the Quran.
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