Quran 7:71
Surah Al-A'raf Ayah 71
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 7:71 says: “[Hūd] said, "Already have defilement and anger fallen upon you from your Lord. Do you dispute with me concerning [mere] names you have named them,<sup foot_note=196305>1</sup> you and your fathers, for which Allāh has not sent down any authority? Then wait; indeed, I am with you among those who wait."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
قَالَ قَدْ وَقَعَ عَلَيْكُم مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ رِجْسٌ وَغَضَبٌ ۖ أَتُجَـٰدِلُونَنِى فِىٓ أَسْمَآءٍ سَمَّيْتُمُوهَآ أَنتُمْ وَءَابَآؤُكُم مَّا نَزَّلَ ٱللَّهُ بِهَا مِن سُلْطَـٰنٍ ۚ فَٱنتَظِرُوٓا۟ إِنِّى مَعَكُم مِّنَ ٱلْمُنتَظِرِينَ
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What does Quran 7:71 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 7:71 says: “[Hūd] said, "Already have defilement and anger fallen upon you from your Lord. Do you dispute with me concerning [mere] names you have named them,<sup foot_note=196305>1</sup> you and your fathers, for which Allāh has not sent down any authority? Then wait; indeed, I am with you among those who wait."”
Which surah is Quran 7:71 in?
Quran 7:71 is in Surah Al-A'raf, chapter 7 of the Quran.
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