Quran 7:140
Surah Al-A'raf Ayah 140
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 7:140 says: “He said, "Is it other than Allāh I should desire for you as a god<sup foot_note=196322>1</sup> while He has preferred you over the worlds?"”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالَ أَغَيْرَ ٱللَّهِ أَبْغِيكُمْ إِلَـٰهًا وَهُوَ فَضَّلَكُمْ عَلَى ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
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What does Quran 7:140 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 7:140 says: “He said, "Is it other than Allāh I should desire for you as a god<sup foot_note=196322>1</sup> while He has preferred you over the worlds?"”
Which surah is Quran 7:140 in?
Quran 7:140 is in Surah Al-A'raf, chapter 7 of the Quran.
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