Quran 42:17
Surah Ash-Shuraa Ayah 17
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:17 says: “It is Allāh who has sent down the Book in truth and [also] the balance [i.e., justice]. And what will make you perceive? Perhaps the Hour is near.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَٱلْمِيزَانَ ۗ وَمَا يُدْرِيكَ لَعَلَّ ٱلسَّاعَةَ قَرِيبٌ
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What does Quran 42:17 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:17 says: “It is Allāh who has sent down the Book in truth and [also] the balance [i.e., justice]. And what will make you perceive? Perhaps the Hour is near.”
Which surah is Quran 42:17 in?
Quran 42:17 is in Surah Ash-Shuraa, chapter 42 of the Quran.
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