Quran 46:21
Surah Al-Ahqaf Ayah 21
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 46:21 says: “And mention, [O Muḥammad], the brother of ʿAad,<sup foot_note=197369>1</sup> when he warned his people in [the region of] al-Aḥqāf - and warners had already passed on before him and after him - [saying], "Do not worship except Allāh. Indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a terrible day."<sup foot_note=197368>2</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
۞ وَٱذْكُرْ أَخَا عَادٍ إِذْ أَنذَرَ قَوْمَهُۥ بِٱلْأَحْقَافِ وَقَدْ خَلَتِ ٱلنُّذُرُ مِنۢ بَيْنِ يَدَيْهِ وَمِنْ خَلْفِهِۦٓ أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوٓا۟ إِلَّا ٱللَّهَ إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ عَلَيْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ عَظِيمٍ
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What does Quran 46:21 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 46:21 says: “And mention, [O Muḥammad], the brother of ʿAad,<sup foot_note=197369>1</sup> when he warned his people in [the region of] al-Aḥqāf - and warners had already passed on before him and after him - [saying], "Do not worship except Allāh. Indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a terrible day."<sup foot_note=197368>2</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 46:21 in?
Quran 46:21 is in Surah Al-Ahqaf, chapter 46 of the Quran.
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