Quran 7:129
Surah Al-A'raf Ayah 129
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 7:129 says: “They said, "We have been harmed before you came to us and after you have come to us." He said, "Perhaps your Lord will destroy your enemy and grant you succession in the land and see how you will do."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالُوٓا۟ أُوذِينَا مِن قَبْلِ أَن تَأْتِيَنَا وَمِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا جِئْتَنَا ۚ قَالَ عَسَىٰ رَبُّكُمْ أَن يُهْلِكَ عَدُوَّكُمْ وَيَسْتَخْلِفَكُمْ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَيَنظُرَ كَيْفَ تَعْمَلُونَ
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What does Quran 7:129 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 7:129 says: “They said, "We have been harmed before you came to us and after you have come to us." He said, "Perhaps your Lord will destroy your enemy and grant you succession in the land and see how you will do."”
Which surah is Quran 7:129 in?
Quran 7:129 is in Surah Al-A'raf, chapter 7 of the Quran.
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