Quran 5:78
Surah Al-Ma'idah Ayah 78
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:78 says: “Cursed were those who disbelieved among the Children of Israel by the tongue of David and of Jesus, the son of Mary. That was because they disobeyed and [habitually] transgressed.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
لُعِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ مِنۢ بَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ عَلَىٰ لِسَانِ دَاوُۥدَ وَعِيسَى ٱبْنِ مَرْيَمَ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ بِمَا عَصَوا۟ وَّكَانُوا۟ يَعْتَدُونَ
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What does Quran 5:78 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 5:78 says: “Cursed were those who disbelieved among the Children of Israel by the tongue of David and of Jesus, the son of Mary. That was because they disobeyed and [habitually] transgressed.”
Which surah is Quran 5:78 in?
Quran 5:78 is in Surah Al-Ma'idah, chapter 5 of the Quran.
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