Quran 5:100
Surah Al-Ma'idah Ayah 100
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:100 says: “Say, "Not equal are the evil and the good, although the abundance of evil might impress you." So fear Allāh, O you of understanding, that you may be successful.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قُل لَّا يَسْتَوِى ٱلْخَبِيثُ وَٱلطَّيِّبُ وَلَوْ أَعْجَبَكَ كَثْرَةُ ٱلْخَبِيثِ ۚ فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ يَـٰٓأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ
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What does Quran 5:100 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:100 says: “Say, "Not equal are the evil and the good, although the abundance of evil might impress you." So fear Allāh, O you of understanding, that you may be successful.”
Which surah is Quran 5:100 in?
Quran 5:100 is in Surah Al-Ma'idah, chapter 5 of the Quran.
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