Quran 5:23
Surah Al-Ma'idah Ayah 23
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:23 says: “Said two men from those who feared [to disobey] upon whom Allāh had bestowed favor, "Enter upon them through the gate, for when you have entered it, you will be predominant.<sup foot_note=196179>1</sup> And upon Allāh rely, if you should be believers."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالَ رَجُلَانِ مِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ يَخَافُونَ أَنْعَمَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْهِمَا ٱدْخُلُوا۟ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلْبَابَ فَإِذَا دَخَلْتُمُوهُ فَإِنَّكُمْ غَـٰلِبُونَ ۚ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَتَوَكَّلُوٓا۟ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ
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What does Quran 5:23 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:23 says: “Said two men from those who feared [to disobey] upon whom Allāh had bestowed favor, "Enter upon them through the gate, for when you have entered it, you will be predominant.<sup foot_note=196179>1</sup> And upon Allāh rely, if you should be believers."”
Which surah is Quran 5:23 in?
Quran 5:23 is in Surah Al-Ma'idah, chapter 5 of the Quran.
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