Quran 40:25
Surah Ghafir Ayah 25
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 40:25 says: “And when he brought them the truth from Us, they said, "Kill the sons of those who have believed with him and keep their women alive." But the plan of the disbelievers is not except in error.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
فَلَمَّا جَآءَهُم بِٱلْحَقِّ مِنْ عِندِنَا قَالُوا۟ ٱقْتُلُوٓا۟ أَبْنَآءَ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مَعَهُۥ وَٱسْتَحْيُوا۟ نِسَآءَهُمْ ۚ وَمَا كَيْدُ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ إِلَّا فِى ضَلَـٰلٍ
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What does Quran 40:25 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 40:25 says: “And when he brought them the truth from Us, they said, "Kill the sons of those who have believed with him and keep their women alive." But the plan of the disbelievers is not except in error.”
Which surah is Quran 40:25 in?
Quran 40:25 is in Surah Ghafir, chapter 40 of the Quran.
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