Quran 7:56
Surah Al-A'raf Ayah 56
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 7:56 says: “do not corrupt the earth after it has been set right- call on Him fearing and hoping. The mercy of God is close to those who do good.”
Translation source: Abdul Haleem
وَلَا تُفْسِدُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ بَعْدَ إِصْلَـٰحِهَا وَٱدْعُوهُ خَوْفًا وَطَمَعًا ۚ إِنَّ رَحْمَتَ ٱللَّهِ قَرِيبٌ مِّنَ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
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What does Quran 7:56 say in English?
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 7:56 says: “do not corrupt the earth after it has been set right- call on Him fearing and hoping. The mercy of God is close to those who do good.”
Which surah is Quran 7:56 in?
Quran 7:56 is in Surah Al-A'raf, chapter 7 of the Quran.
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