Quran 8:47
Surah Al-Anfal Ayah 47
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 8:47 says: “And do not be like those who came forth from their homes insolently and to be seen by people and avert [them] from the way of Allāh. And Allāh is encompassing<sup foot_note=196374>1</sup> of what they do.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
وَلَا تَكُونُوا۟ كَٱلَّذِينَ خَرَجُوا۟ مِن دِيَـٰرِهِم بَطَرًا وَرِئَآءَ ٱلنَّاسِ وَيَصُدُّونَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ بِمَا يَعْمَلُونَ مُحِيطٌ
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What does Quran 8:47 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 8:47 says: “And do not be like those who came forth from their homes insolently and to be seen by people and avert [them] from the way of Allāh. And Allāh is encompassing<sup foot_note=196374>1</sup> of what they do.”
Which surah is Quran 8:47 in?
Quran 8:47 is in Surah Al-Anfal, chapter 8 of the Quran.
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