Surah Al-Fajr Ayah 21

كَلَّآ إِذَا دُكَّتِ ٱلْأَرْضُ دَكًّا دَكًّا

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 89:21 says: “No! When the earth has been leveled - pounded and crushed”

Translation source: Saheeh International

Which surah is Quran 89:21 in?

Quran 89:21 is in Surah Al-Fajr, chapter 89 of the Quran.

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