Quran 40:11
Surah Ghafir Ayah 11
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 40:11 says: “They will say, "Our Lord, You made us lifeless twice and gave us life twice, and we have confessed our sins. So is there to an exit any way?"”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَآ أَمَتَّنَا ٱثْنَتَيْنِ وَأَحْيَيْتَنَا ٱثْنَتَيْنِ فَٱعْتَرَفْنَا بِذُنُوبِنَا فَهَلْ إِلَىٰ خُرُوجٍ مِّن سَبِيلٍ
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What does Quran 40:11 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 40:11 says: “They will say, "Our Lord, You made us lifeless twice and gave us life twice, and we have confessed our sins. So is there to an exit any way?"”
Which surah is Quran 40:11 in?
Quran 40:11 is in Surah Ghafir, chapter 40 of the Quran.
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