Quran 42:16
Surah Ash-Shuraa Ayah 16
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:16 says: “And those who argue concerning Allāh after He has been responded to<sup foot_note=197305>1</sup> - their argument is invalid with their Lord, and upon them is [His] wrath, and for them is a severe punishment.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَٱلَّذِينَ يُحَآجُّونَ فِى ٱللَّهِ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا ٱسْتُجِيبَ لَهُۥ حُجَّتُهُمْ دَاحِضَةٌ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَعَلَيْهِمْ غَضَبٌ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ شَدِيدٌ
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What does Quran 42:16 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:16 says: “And those who argue concerning Allāh after He has been responded to<sup foot_note=197305>1</sup> - their argument is invalid with their Lord, and upon them is [His] wrath, and for them is a severe punishment.”
Which surah is Quran 42:16 in?
Quran 42:16 is in Surah Ash-Shuraa, chapter 42 of the Quran.
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