Quran 40:85
Surah Ghafir Ayah 85
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 40:85 says: “But never did their faith benefit them once they saw Our punishment. [It is] the established way of Allāh which has preceded among His servants. And the disbelievers thereupon lost [all].”
Translation source: Saheeh International
فَلَمْ يَكُ يَنفَعُهُمْ إِيمَـٰنُهُمْ لَمَّا رَأَوْا۟ بَأْسَنَا ۖ سُنَّتَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلَّتِى قَدْ خَلَتْ فِى عِبَادِهِۦ ۖ وَخَسِرَ هُنَالِكَ ٱلْكَـٰفِرُونَ
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What does Quran 40:85 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 40:85 says: “But never did their faith benefit them once they saw Our punishment. [It is] the established way of Allāh which has preceded among His servants. And the disbelievers thereupon lost [all].”
Which surah is Quran 40:85 in?
Quran 40:85 is in Surah Ghafir, chapter 40 of the Quran.
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