Quran 42:49
Surah Ash-Shuraa Ayah 49
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:49 says: “To Allāh belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what He wills. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom He wills males.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
لِّلَّهِ مُلْكُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۚ يَخْلُقُ مَا يَشَآءُ ۚ يَهَبُ لِمَن يَشَآءُ إِنَـٰثًا وَيَهَبُ لِمَن يَشَآءُ ٱلذُّكُورَ
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What does Quran 42:49 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:49 says: “To Allāh belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what He wills. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom He wills males.”
Which surah is Quran 42:49 in?
Quran 42:49 is in Surah Ash-Shuraa, chapter 42 of the Quran.
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