Quran 6:156
Surah Al-An'am Ayah 156
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 6:156 says: “[We revealed it] lest you say, "The Scripture was only sent down to two groups before us, but we were of their study unaware,"”
Translation source: Saheeh International
أَن تَقُولُوٓا۟ إِنَّمَآ أُنزِلَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبُ عَلَىٰ طَآئِفَتَيْنِ مِن قَبْلِنَا وَإِن كُنَّا عَن دِرَاسَتِهِمْ لَغَـٰفِلِينَ
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What does Quran 6:156 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 6:156 says: “[We revealed it] lest you say, "The Scripture was only sent down to two groups before us, but we were of their study unaware,"”
Which surah is Quran 6:156 in?
Quran 6:156 is in Surah Al-An'am, chapter 6 of the Quran.
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