Surah Ash-Shuraa Ayah 39

وَٱلَّذِينَ إِذَآ أَصَابَهُمُ ٱلْبَغْىُ هُمْ يَنتَصِرُونَ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:39 says: “And those who, when tyranny strikes them, they retaliate [in a just manner].<sup foot_note=197313>1</sup>”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 42:39 is in Surah Ash-Shuraa, chapter 42 of the Quran.

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