Quran 46:11
Surah Al-Ahqaf Ayah 11
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 46:11 says: “And those who disbelieve say of those who believe, "If it had [truly] been good, they would not have preceded us to it." And when they are not guided by it, they will say, "This is an ancient falsehood."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَقَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لِلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَوْ كَانَ خَيْرًا مَّا سَبَقُونَآ إِلَيْهِ ۚ وَإِذْ لَمْ يَهْتَدُوا۟ بِهِۦ فَسَيَقُولُونَ هَـٰذَآ إِفْكٌ قَدِيمٌ
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What does Quran 46:11 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 46:11 says: “And those who disbelieve say of those who believe, "If it had [truly] been good, they would not have preceded us to it." And when they are not guided by it, they will say, "This is an ancient falsehood."”
Which surah is Quran 46:11 in?
Quran 46:11 is in Surah Al-Ahqaf, chapter 46 of the Quran.
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