Quran 46:18
Surah Al-Ahqaf Ayah 18
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 46:18 says: “Those are the ones upon whom the word [i.e., decree] has come into effect, [who will be] among nations which had passed on before them of jinn and men. Indeed, they [all] were losers.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ حَقَّ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلْقَوْلُ فِىٓ أُمَمٍ قَدْ خَلَتْ مِن قَبْلِهِم مِّنَ ٱلْجِنِّ وَٱلْإِنسِ ۖ إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا۟ خَـٰسِرِينَ
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What does Quran 46:18 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 46:18 says: “Those are the ones upon whom the word [i.e., decree] has come into effect, [who will be] among nations which had passed on before them of jinn and men. Indeed, they [all] were losers.”
Which surah is Quran 46:18 in?
Quran 46:18 is in Surah Al-Ahqaf, chapter 46 of the Quran.
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