Surah Muhammad Ayah 27

فَكَيْفَ إِذَا تَوَفَّتْهُمُ ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ يَضْرِبُونَ وُجُوهَهُمْ وَأَدْبَـٰرَهُمْ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 47:27 says: “Then how [will it be] when the angels take them in death, striking their faces and their backs?”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 47:27 is in Surah Muhammad, chapter 47 of the Quran.

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