Quran 7:23
Surah Al-A'raf Ayah 23
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 7:23 says: “They replied, ‘Our Lord, we have wronged our souls: if You do not forgive us and have mercy, we shall be lost.’”
Translation source: Abdul Haleem
قَالَا رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَآ أَنفُسَنَا وَإِن لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ ٱلْخَـٰسِرِينَ
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What does Quran 7:23 say in English?
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 7:23 says: “They replied, ‘Our Lord, we have wronged our souls: if You do not forgive us and have mercy, we shall be lost.’”
Which surah is Quran 7:23 in?
Quran 7:23 is in Surah Al-A'raf, chapter 7 of the Quran.
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