Quran 7:17
Surah Al-A'raf Ayah 17
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 7:17 says: “Then I will come to them from before them and from behind them and on their right and on their left, and You will not find most of them grateful [to You]."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
ثُمَّ لَـَٔاتِيَنَّهُم مِّنۢ بَيْنِ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمِنْ خَلْفِهِمْ وَعَنْ أَيْمَـٰنِهِمْ وَعَن شَمَآئِلِهِمْ ۖ وَلَا تَجِدُ أَكْثَرَهُمْ شَـٰكِرِينَ
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What does Quran 7:17 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 7:17 says: “Then I will come to them from before them and from behind them and on their right and on their left, and You will not find most of them grateful [to You]."”
Which surah is Quran 7:17 in?
Quran 7:17 is in Surah Al-A'raf, chapter 7 of the Quran.
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