Quran 5:118
Surah Al-Ma'idah Ayah 118
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:118 says: “If You should punish them - indeed they are Your servants; but if You forgive them - indeed it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
إِن تُعَذِّبْهُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ عِبَادُكَ ۖ وَإِن تَغْفِرْ لَهُمْ فَإِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ
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What does Quran 5:118 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:118 says: “If You should punish them - indeed they are Your servants; but if You forgive them - indeed it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise."”
Which surah is Quran 5:118 in?
Quran 5:118 is in Surah Al-Ma'idah, chapter 5 of the Quran.
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