Quran 73:16
Surah Al-Muzzammil Ayah 16
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 73:16 says: “But Pharaoh disobeyed the messenger, so We seized him with a ruinous seizure.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
فَعَصَىٰ فِرْعَوْنُ ٱلرَّسُولَ فَأَخَذْنَـٰهُ أَخْذًا وَبِيلًا
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What does Quran 73:16 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 73:16 says: “But Pharaoh disobeyed the messenger, so We seized him with a ruinous seizure.”
Which surah is Quran 73:16 in?
Quran 73:16 is in Surah Al-Muzzammil, chapter 73 of the Quran.
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