Quran 41:12
Surah Fussilat Ayah 12
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 41:12 says: “And He completed them as seven heavens within two days and inspired [i.e., made known] in each heaven its command. And We adorned the nearest heaven with lamps [i.e., stars, for beauty] and as protection.<sup foot_note=197276>1</sup> That is the determination of the Exalted in Might, the Knowing.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
فَقَضَىٰهُنَّ سَبْعَ سَمَـٰوَاتٍ فِى يَوْمَيْنِ وَأَوْحَىٰ فِى كُلِّ سَمَآءٍ أَمْرَهَا ۚ وَزَيَّنَّا ٱلسَّمَآءَ ٱلدُّنْيَا بِمَصَـٰبِيحَ وَحِفْظًا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ تَقْدِيرُ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْعَلِيمِ
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What does Quran 41:12 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 41:12 says: “And He completed them as seven heavens within two days and inspired [i.e., made known] in each heaven its command. And We adorned the nearest heaven with lamps [i.e., stars, for beauty] and as protection.<sup foot_note=197276>1</sup> That is the determination of the Exalted in Might, the Knowing.”
Which surah is Quran 41:12 in?
Quran 41:12 is in Surah Fussilat, chapter 41 of the Quran.
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