Quran 65:8
Surah At-Talaq Ayah 8
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 65:8 says: “And how many a city was insolent toward the command of its Lord and His messengers, so We took it to severe account and punished it with a terrible punishment.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَكَأَيِّن مِّن قَرْيَةٍ عَتَتْ عَنْ أَمْرِ رَبِّهَا وَرُسُلِهِۦ فَحَاسَبْنَـٰهَا حِسَابًا شَدِيدًا وَعَذَّبْنَـٰهَا عَذَابًا نُّكْرًا
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What does Quran 65:8 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 65:8 says: “And how many a city was insolent toward the command of its Lord and His messengers, so We took it to severe account and punished it with a terrible punishment.”
Which surah is Quran 65:8 in?
Quran 65:8 is in Surah At-Talaq, chapter 65 of the Quran.
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