Quran 57:17
Surah Al-Hadid Ayah 17
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 57:17 says: “Know that Allāh gives life to the earth after its lifelessness. We have made clear to you the signs; perhaps you will understand.<sup foot_note=197505>1</sup>”
Translation source: Saheeh International
ٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُحْىِ ٱلْأَرْضَ بَعْدَ مَوْتِهَا ۚ قَدْ بَيَّنَّا لَكُمُ ٱلْـَٔايَـٰتِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ
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What does Quran 57:17 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 57:17 says: “Know that Allāh gives life to the earth after its lifelessness. We have made clear to you the signs; perhaps you will understand.<sup foot_note=197505>1</sup>”
Which surah is Quran 57:17 in?
Quran 57:17 is in Surah Al-Hadid, chapter 57 of the Quran.
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