Surah At-Takwir Ayah 15

فَلَآ أُقْسِمُ بِٱلْخُنَّسِ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 81:15 says: “So I swear by the retreating stars -”

Translation source: Saheeh International

Which surah is Quran 81:15 in?

Quran 81:15 is in Surah At-Takwir, chapter 81 of the Quran.

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