Quran 39:24
Surah Az-Zumar Ayah 24
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 39:24 says: “Then is he who will shield with his face<sup foot_note=197239>1</sup> the worst of the punishment on the Day of Resurrection [like one secure from it]? And it will be said to the wrongdoers, "Taste what you used to earn."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
أَفَمَن يَتَّقِى بِوَجْهِهِۦ سُوٓءَ ٱلْعَذَابِ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ ۚ وَقِيلَ لِلظَّـٰلِمِينَ ذُوقُوا۟ مَا كُنتُمْ تَكْسِبُونَ
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What does Quran 39:24 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 39:24 says: “Then is he who will shield with his face<sup foot_note=197239>1</sup> the worst of the punishment on the Day of Resurrection [like one secure from it]? And it will be said to the wrongdoers, "Taste what you used to earn."”
Which surah is Quran 39:24 in?
Quran 39:24 is in Surah Az-Zumar, chapter 39 of the Quran.
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