Quran 48:15
Surah Al-Fath Ayah 15
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 48:15 says: “Those who remained<sup foot_note=197394>1</sup> behind will say when you set out toward the war booty to take it, "Let us follow you." They wish to change the words of Allāh. Say, "Never will you follow us. Thus did Allāh say before." So they will say, "Rather, you envy us." But [in fact] they were not understanding except a little.<sup foot_note=197393>2</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
سَيَقُولُ ٱلْمُخَلَّفُونَ إِذَا ٱنطَلَقْتُمْ إِلَىٰ مَغَانِمَ لِتَأْخُذُوهَا ذَرُونَا نَتَّبِعْكُمْ ۖ يُرِيدُونَ أَن يُبَدِّلُوا۟ كَلَـٰمَ ٱللَّهِ ۚ قُل لَّن تَتَّبِعُونَا كَذَٰلِكُمْ قَالَ ٱللَّهُ مِن قَبْلُ ۖ فَسَيَقُولُونَ بَلْ تَحْسُدُونَنَا ۚ بَلْ كَانُوا۟ لَا يَفْقَهُونَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا
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What does Quran 48:15 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 48:15 says: “Those who remained<sup foot_note=197394>1</sup> behind will say when you set out toward the war booty to take it, "Let us follow you." They wish to change the words of Allāh. Say, "Never will you follow us. Thus did Allāh say before." So they will say, "Rather, you envy us." But [in fact] they were not understanding except a little.<sup foot_note=197393>2</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 48:15 in?
Quran 48:15 is in Surah Al-Fath, chapter 48 of the Quran.
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