Quran 42:5
Surah Ash-Shuraa Ayah 5
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:5 says: “The heavens almost break from above them,<sup foot_note=197295>1</sup> and the angels exalt [Allāh] with praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for those on earth. Unquestionably, it is Allāh who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
تَكَادُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتُ يَتَفَطَّرْنَ مِن فَوْقِهِنَّ ۚ وَٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ يُسَبِّحُونَ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّهِمْ وَيَسْتَغْفِرُونَ لِمَن فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ أَلَآ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
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What does Quran 42:5 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 42:5 says: “The heavens almost break from above them,<sup foot_note=197295>1</sup> and the angels exalt [Allāh] with praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for those on earth. Unquestionably, it is Allāh who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.”
Which surah is Quran 42:5 in?
Quran 42:5 is in Surah Ash-Shuraa, chapter 42 of the Quran.
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