Quran 7:20
Surah Al-A'raf Ayah 20
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 7:20 says: “But Satan whispered to them to make apparent to them that which was concealed from them of their private parts. He said, "Your Lord did not forbid you this tree except that you become angels or become of the immortal."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
فَوَسْوَسَ لَهُمَا ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنُ لِيُبْدِىَ لَهُمَا مَا وُۥرِىَ عَنْهُمَا مِن سَوْءَٰتِهِمَا وَقَالَ مَا نَهَىٰكُمَا رَبُّكُمَا عَنْ هَـٰذِهِ ٱلشَّجَرَةِ إِلَّآ أَن تَكُونَا مَلَكَيْنِ أَوْ تَكُونَا مِنَ ٱلْخَـٰلِدِينَ
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What does Quran 7:20 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 7:20 says: “But Satan whispered to them to make apparent to them that which was concealed from them of their private parts. He said, "Your Lord did not forbid you this tree except that you become angels or become of the immortal."”
Which surah is Quran 7:20 in?
Quran 7:20 is in Surah Al-A'raf, chapter 7 of the Quran.
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