Quran 4:139
Surah An-Nisa Ayah 139
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 4:139 says: “Those who take disbelievers as allies instead of the believers. Do they seek with them honor [through power]? But indeed, honor belongs to Allāh entirely.<sup foot_note=196151>1</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
ٱلَّذِينَ يَتَّخِذُونَ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ أَوْلِيَآءَ مِن دُونِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ۚ أَيَبْتَغُونَ عِندَهُمُ ٱلْعِزَّةَ فَإِنَّ ٱلْعِزَّةَ لِلَّهِ جَمِيعًا
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What does Quran 4:139 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 4:139 says: “Those who take disbelievers as allies instead of the believers. Do they seek with them honor [through power]? But indeed, honor belongs to Allāh entirely.<sup foot_note=196151>1</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 4:139 in?
Quran 4:139 is in Surah An-Nisa, chapter 4 of the Quran.
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