Quran 6:123
Surah Al-An'am Ayah 123
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 6:123 says: “And thus We have placed within every city the greatest of its criminals to conspire therein. But they conspire not except against themselves, and they perceive [it] not.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَكَذَٰلِكَ جَعَلْنَا فِى كُلِّ قَرْيَةٍ أَكَـٰبِرَ مُجْرِمِيهَا لِيَمْكُرُوا۟ فِيهَا ۖ وَمَا يَمْكُرُونَ إِلَّا بِأَنفُسِهِمْ وَمَا يَشْعُرُونَ
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What does Quran 6:123 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 6:123 says: “And thus We have placed within every city the greatest of its criminals to conspire therein. But they conspire not except against themselves, and they perceive [it] not.”
Which surah is Quran 6:123 in?
Quran 6:123 is in Surah Al-An'am, chapter 6 of the Quran.
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