Quran 39:55
Surah Az-Zumar Ayah 55
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 39:55 says: “And follow the best of what was revealed to you from your Lord [i.e., the Qur’ān] before the punishment comes upon you suddenly while you do not perceive,”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَٱتَّبِعُوٓا۟ أَحْسَنَ مَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكُم مِّن رَّبِّكُم مِّن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِيَكُمُ ٱلْعَذَابُ بَغْتَةً وَأَنتُمْ لَا تَشْعُرُونَ
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What does Quran 39:55 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 39:55 says: “And follow the best of what was revealed to you from your Lord [i.e., the Qur’ān] before the punishment comes upon you suddenly while you do not perceive,”
Which surah is Quran 39:55 in?
Quran 39:55 is in Surah Az-Zumar, chapter 39 of the Quran.
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