Quran 5:16
Surah Al-Ma'idah Ayah 16
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:16 says: “By which Allāh guides those who pursue His pleasure to the ways of peace<sup foot_note=196177>1</sup> and brings them out from darknesses into the light, by His permission, and guides them to a straight path.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
يَهْدِى بِهِ ٱللَّهُ مَنِ ٱتَّبَعَ رِضْوَٰنَهُۥ سُبُلَ ٱلسَّلَـٰمِ وَيُخْرِجُهُم مِّنَ ٱلظُّلُمَـٰتِ إِلَى ٱلنُّورِ بِإِذْنِهِۦ وَيَهْدِيهِمْ إِلَىٰ صِرَٰطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ
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What does Quran 5:16 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:16 says: “By which Allāh guides those who pursue His pleasure to the ways of peace<sup foot_note=196177>1</sup> and brings them out from darknesses into the light, by His permission, and guides them to a straight path.”
Which surah is Quran 5:16 in?
Quran 5:16 is in Surah Al-Ma'idah, chapter 5 of the Quran.
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