Quran 42:47
Surah Ash-Shuraa Ayah 47
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:47 says: “Respond to your Lord before a Day comes from Allāh of which there is no repelling. No refuge will you have that Day, nor for you will there be any denial.<sup foot_note=197315>1</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
ٱسْتَجِيبُوا۟ لِرَبِّكُم مِّن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِىَ يَوْمٌ لَّا مَرَدَّ لَهُۥ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ ۚ مَا لَكُم مِّن مَّلْجَإٍ يَوْمَئِذٍ وَمَا لَكُم مِّن نَّكِيرٍ
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What does Quran 42:47 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:47 says: “Respond to your Lord before a Day comes from Allāh of which there is no repelling. No refuge will you have that Day, nor for you will there be any denial.<sup foot_note=197315>1</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 42:47 in?
Quran 42:47 is in Surah Ash-Shuraa, chapter 42 of the Quran.
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