Quran 96:5
Surah Al-'Alaq Ayah 5
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 96:5 says: “who taught man what he did not know.”
Translation source: Abdul Haleem
عَلَّمَ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ
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What does Quran 96:5 say in English?
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 96:5 says: “who taught man what he did not know.”
Which surah is Quran 96:5 in?
Quran 96:5 is in Surah Al-'Alaq, chapter 96 of the Quran.
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