Quran 42:40
Surah Ash-Shuraa Ayah 40
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:40 says: “And the retribution for an evil act is an evil one like it, but whoever pardons and makes reconciliation - his reward is [due] from Allāh. Indeed, He does not like wrongdoers.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَجَزَٰٓؤُا۟ سَيِّئَةٍ سَيِّئَةٌ مِّثْلُهَا ۖ فَمَنْ عَفَا وَأَصْلَحَ فَأَجْرُهُۥ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ
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What does Quran 42:40 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:40 says: “And the retribution for an evil act is an evil one like it, but whoever pardons and makes reconciliation - his reward is [due] from Allāh. Indeed, He does not like wrongdoers.”
Which surah is Quran 42:40 in?
Quran 42:40 is in Surah Ash-Shuraa, chapter 42 of the Quran.
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