Quran 5:46
Surah Al-Ma'idah Ayah 46
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:46 says: “And We sent, following in their footsteps,<sup foot_note=196192>1</sup> Jesus, the son of Mary, confirming that which came before him in the Torah; and We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light and confirming that which preceded it of the Torah as guidance and instruction for the righteous.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَقَفَّيْنَا عَلَىٰٓ ءَاثَـٰرِهِم بِعِيسَى ٱبْنِ مَرْيَمَ مُصَدِّقًا لِّمَا بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ مِنَ ٱلتَّوْرَىٰةِ ۖ وَءَاتَيْنَـٰهُ ٱلْإِنجِيلَ فِيهِ هُدًى وَنُورٌ وَمُصَدِّقًا لِّمَا بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ مِنَ ٱلتَّوْرَىٰةِ وَهُدًى وَمَوْعِظَةً لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ
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What does Quran 5:46 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:46 says: “And We sent, following in their footsteps,<sup foot_note=196192>1</sup> Jesus, the son of Mary, confirming that which came before him in the Torah; and We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light and confirming that which preceded it of the Torah as guidance and instruction for the righteous.”
Which surah is Quran 5:46 in?
Quran 5:46 is in Surah Al-Ma'idah, chapter 5 of the Quran.
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