Quran 58:2
Surah Al-Mujadila Ayah 2
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 58:2 says: “Those who pronounce ẓihār<sup foot_note=197511>1</sup> among you [to separate] from their wives - they are not [consequently] their mothers. Their mothers are none but those who gave birth to them. And indeed, they are saying an objectionable statement and a falsehood. But indeed, Allāh is Pardoning and Forgiving.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
ٱلَّذِينَ يُظَـٰهِرُونَ مِنكُم مِّن نِّسَآئِهِم مَّا هُنَّ أُمَّهَـٰتِهِمْ ۖ إِنْ أُمَّهَـٰتُهُمْ إِلَّا ٱلَّـٰٓـِٔى وَلَدْنَهُمْ ۚ وَإِنَّهُمْ لَيَقُولُونَ مُنكَرًا مِّنَ ٱلْقَوْلِ وَزُورًا ۚ وَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَعَفُوٌّ غَفُورٌ
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What does Quran 58:2 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 58:2 says: “Those who pronounce ẓihār<sup foot_note=197511>1</sup> among you [to separate] from their wives - they are not [consequently] their mothers. Their mothers are none but those who gave birth to them. And indeed, they are saying an objectionable statement and a falsehood. But indeed, Allāh is Pardoning and Forgiving.”
Which surah is Quran 58:2 in?
Quran 58:2 is in Surah Al-Mujadila, chapter 58 of the Quran.
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