Quran 8:31
Surah Al-Anfal Ayah 31
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 8:31 says: “And when Our verses are recited to them, they say, "We have heard. If we willed, we could say [something] like this. This is not but legends of the former peoples."”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَإِذَا تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَايَـٰتُنَا قَالُوا۟ قَدْ سَمِعْنَا لَوْ نَشَآءُ لَقُلْنَا مِثْلَ هَـٰذَآ ۙ إِنْ هَـٰذَآ إِلَّآ أَسَـٰطِيرُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
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What does Quran 8:31 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 8:31 says: “And when Our verses are recited to them, they say, "We have heard. If we willed, we could say [something] like this. This is not but legends of the former peoples."”
Which surah is Quran 8:31 in?
Quran 8:31 is in Surah Al-Anfal, chapter 8 of the Quran.
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