Surah Al-Anfal Ayah 61

۞ وَإِن جَنَحُوا۟ لِلسَّلْمِ فَٱجْنَحْ لَهَا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 8:61 says: “And if they incline to peace, then incline to it [also] and rely upon Allāh. Indeed, it is He who is the Hearing, the Knowing.”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 8:61 is in Surah Al-Anfal, chapter 8 of the Quran.

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