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Quran 16:47

An-Nahl, ayah 47

Arabic text, transliteration, audio and English translation of ayah 16:47 from Surah An-Nahl.

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Arabic text

أَوْ يَأْخُذَهُمْ عَلَىٰ تَخَوُّفٍ فَإِنَّ رَبَّكُمْ لَرَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ

Transliteration

Aw yakhuthahum AAala takhawwufin fainna rabbakum laraoofun raheemun

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Yasser Al-Dosari

English translation

Or that He would not seize them gradually [in a state of dread]? But indeed, your Lord is Kind and Merciful

Translation: Saheeh International

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