Quran 41:21
Surah Fussilat Ayah 21
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 41:21 says: “And they will say to their skins, "Why have you testified against us?" They will say, "We were made to speak by Allāh, who has made everything speak; and He created you the first time, and to Him you are returned.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَقَالُوا۟ لِجُلُودِهِمْ لِمَ شَهِدتُّمْ عَلَيْنَا ۖ قَالُوٓا۟ أَنطَقَنَا ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنطَقَ كُلَّ شَىْءٍ وَهُوَ خَلَقَكُمْ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ
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What does Quran 41:21 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 41:21 says: “And they will say to their skins, "Why have you testified against us?" They will say, "We were made to speak by Allāh, who has made everything speak; and He created you the first time, and to Him you are returned.”
Which surah is Quran 41:21 in?
Quran 41:21 is in Surah Fussilat, chapter 41 of the Quran.
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