Quran 9:108
Surah At-Tawbah Ayah 108
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 9:108 says: “Do not stand [for prayer] within it - ever. A mosque founded on righteousness from the first day<sup foot_note=196425>1</sup> is more worthy for you to stand in. Within it are men who love to purify themselves; and Allāh loves those who purify themselves.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
لَا تَقُمْ فِيهِ أَبَدًا ۚ لَّمَسْجِدٌ أُسِّسَ عَلَى ٱلتَّقْوَىٰ مِنْ أَوَّلِ يَوْمٍ أَحَقُّ أَن تَقُومَ فِيهِ ۚ فِيهِ رِجَالٌ يُحِبُّونَ أَن يَتَطَهَّرُوا۟ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُطَّهِّرِينَ
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What does Quran 9:108 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 9:108 says: “Do not stand [for prayer] within it - ever. A mosque founded on righteousness from the first day<sup foot_note=196425>1</sup> is more worthy for you to stand in. Within it are men who love to purify themselves; and Allāh loves those who purify themselves.”
Which surah is Quran 9:108 in?
Quran 9:108 is in Surah At-Tawbah, chapter 9 of the Quran.
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