Quran 9:87
Surah At-Tawbah Ayah 87
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 9:87 says: “They were satisfied to be with those who stay behind, and their hearts were sealed over, so they do not understand.”
Translation source: Saheeh International
رَضُوا۟ بِأَن يَكُونُوا۟ مَعَ ٱلْخَوَالِفِ وَطُبِعَ عَلَىٰ قُلُوبِهِمْ فَهُمْ لَا يَفْقَهُونَ
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What does Quran 9:87 say in English?
In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 9:87 says: “They were satisfied to be with those who stay behind, and their hearts were sealed over, so they do not understand.”
Which surah is Quran 9:87 in?
Quran 9:87 is in Surah At-Tawbah, chapter 9 of the Quran.
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