Quran 9:32
Surah At-Tawbah Ayah 32
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 9:32 says: “They want to extinguish the light of Allāh with their mouths, but Allāh refuses except to perfect His light, although the disbelievers dislike it.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
يُرِيدُونَ أَن يُطْفِـُٔوا۟ نُورَ ٱللَّهِ بِأَفْوَٰهِهِمْ وَيَأْبَى ٱللَّهُ إِلَّآ أَن يُتِمَّ نُورَهُۥ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ ٱلْكَـٰفِرُونَ
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What does Quran 9:32 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 9:32 says: “They want to extinguish the light of Allāh with their mouths, but Allāh refuses except to perfect His light, although the disbelievers dislike it.”
Which surah is Quran 9:32 in?
Quran 9:32 is in Surah At-Tawbah, chapter 9 of the Quran.
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