Quran 66:1
Surah At-Tahrim Ayah 1
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 66:1 says: “O Prophet, why do you prohibit [yourself from] what Allāh has made lawful for you, seeking the approval of your wives? And Allāh is Forgiving and Merciful.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ لِمَ تُحَرِّمُ مَآ أَحَلَّ ٱللَّهُ لَكَ ۖ تَبْتَغِى مَرْضَاتَ أَزْوَٰجِكَ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ
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What does Quran 66:1 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 66:1 says: “O Prophet, why do you prohibit [yourself from] what Allāh has made lawful for you, seeking the approval of your wives? And Allāh is Forgiving and Merciful.”
Which surah is Quran 66:1 in?
Quran 66:1 is in Surah At-Tahrim, chapter 66 of the Quran.
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