Quran 4:147
Surah An-Nisa Ayah 147
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 4:147 says: “Why should God make you suffer torment if you are thankful and believe in Him? God always rewards gratitude and He knows everything.”
Translation source: Abdul Haleem
مَّا يَفْعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمْ إِن شَكَرْتُمْ وَءَامَنتُمْ ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمًا
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What does Quran 4:147 say in English?
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 4:147 says: “Why should God make you suffer torment if you are thankful and believe in Him? God always rewards gratitude and He knows everything.”
Which surah is Quran 4:147 in?
Quran 4:147 is in Surah An-Nisa, chapter 4 of the Quran.
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