Quran 4:129
Surah An-Nisa Ayah 129
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 4:129 says: “And you will never be able to be equal [in feeling] between wives, even if you should strive [to do so]. So do not incline completely [toward one] and leave another hanging.<sup foot_note=196147>1</sup> And if you amend [your affairs] and fear Allāh - then indeed, Allāh is ever Forgiving and Merciful.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَلَن تَسْتَطِيعُوٓا۟ أَن تَعْدِلُوا۟ بَيْنَ ٱلنِّسَآءِ وَلَوْ حَرَصْتُمْ ۖ فَلَا تَمِيلُوا۟ كُلَّ ٱلْمَيْلِ فَتَذَرُوهَا كَٱلْمُعَلَّقَةِ ۚ وَإِن تُصْلِحُوا۟ وَتَتَّقُوا۟ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا
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What does Quran 4:129 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 4:129 says: “And you will never be able to be equal [in feeling] between wives, even if you should strive [to do so]. So do not incline completely [toward one] and leave another hanging.<sup foot_note=196147>1</sup> And if you amend [your affairs] and fear Allāh - then indeed, Allāh is ever Forgiving and Merciful.”
Which surah is Quran 4:129 in?
Quran 4:129 is in Surah An-Nisa, chapter 4 of the Quran.
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