Quran 9:48
Surah At-Tawbah Ayah 48
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 9:48 says: “They had already desired dissension before and had upset matters for you<sup foot_note=196404>1</sup> until the truth came and the ordinance [i.e., victory] of Allāh appeared, while they were averse.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
لَقَدِ ٱبْتَغَوُا۟ ٱلْفِتْنَةَ مِن قَبْلُ وَقَلَّبُوا۟ لَكَ ٱلْأُمُورَ حَتَّىٰ جَآءَ ٱلْحَقُّ وَظَهَرَ أَمْرُ ٱللَّهِ وَهُمْ كَـٰرِهُونَ
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What does Quran 9:48 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 9:48 says: “They had already desired dissension before and had upset matters for you<sup foot_note=196404>1</sup> until the truth came and the ordinance [i.e., victory] of Allāh appeared, while they were averse.”
Which surah is Quran 9:48 in?
Quran 9:48 is in Surah At-Tawbah, chapter 9 of the Quran.
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