Quran 57:3
Surah Al-Hadid Ayah 3
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 57:3 says: “He is the First<sup foot_note=197499>1</sup> and the Last,<sup foot_note=197498>2</sup> the Ascendant<sup foot_note=197497>3</sup> and the Intimate,<sup foot_note=197496>4</sup> and He is, of all things, Knowing.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
هُوَ ٱلْأَوَّلُ وَٱلْـَٔاخِرُ وَٱلظَّـٰهِرُ وَٱلْبَاطِنُ ۖ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَلِيمٌ
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What does Quran 57:3 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 57:3 says: “He is the First<sup foot_note=197499>1</sup> and the Last,<sup foot_note=197498>2</sup> the Ascendant<sup foot_note=197497>3</sup> and the Intimate,<sup foot_note=197496>4</sup> and He is, of all things, Knowing.”
Which surah is Quran 57:3 in?
Quran 57:3 is in Surah Al-Hadid, chapter 57 of the Quran.
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