Quran 50:17
Surah Qaf Ayah 17
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 50:17 says: “When the two receivers [i.e., recording angels] receive,<sup foot_note=197409>1</sup> seated on the right and on the left.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
إِذْ يَتَلَقَّى ٱلْمُتَلَقِّيَانِ عَنِ ٱلْيَمِينِ وَعَنِ ٱلشِّمَالِ قَعِيدٌ
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What does Quran 50:17 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 50:17 says: “When the two receivers [i.e., recording angels] receive,<sup foot_note=197409>1</sup> seated on the right and on the left.”
Which surah is Quran 50:17 in?
Quran 50:17 is in Surah Qaf, chapter 50 of the Quran.
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