Quran 59:16
Surah Al-Hashr Ayah 16
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 59:16 says: “[The hypocrites are] like the example of Satan when he says to man, "Disbelieve." But when he disbelieves, he says, "Indeed, I am disassociated from you. Indeed, I fear Allāh, Lord of the worlds."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
كَمَثَلِ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنِ إِذْ قَالَ لِلْإِنسَـٰنِ ٱكْفُرْ فَلَمَّا كَفَرَ قَالَ إِنِّى بَرِىٓءٌ مِّنكَ إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ ٱللَّهَ رَبَّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
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What does Quran 59:16 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 59:16 says: “[The hypocrites are] like the example of Satan when he says to man, "Disbelieve." But when he disbelieves, he says, "Indeed, I am disassociated from you. Indeed, I fear Allāh, Lord of the worlds."”
Which surah is Quran 59:16 in?
Quran 59:16 is in Surah Al-Hashr, chapter 59 of the Quran.
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