Quran 61:8
Surah As-Saf Ayah 8
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 61:8 says: “They want to extinguish the light of Allāh with their mouths, but Allāh will perfect His light, although the disbelievers dislike it.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
يُرِيدُونَ لِيُطْفِـُٔوا۟ نُورَ ٱللَّهِ بِأَفْوَٰهِهِمْ وَٱللَّهُ مُتِمُّ نُورِهِۦ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ ٱلْكَـٰفِرُونَ
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What does Quran 61:8 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 61:8 says: “They want to extinguish the light of Allāh with their mouths, but Allāh will perfect His light, although the disbelievers dislike it.”
Which surah is Quran 61:8 in?
Quran 61:8 is in Surah As-Saf, chapter 61 of the Quran.
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