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Quran 18:11

Al-Kahf, ayah 11

Arabic text, transliteration, audio and English translation of ayah 18:11 from Surah Al-Kahf.

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Arabic text

فَضَرَبْنَا عَلَىٰٓ ءَاذَانِهِمْ فِى ٱلْكَهْفِ سِنِينَ عَدَدًا

Transliteration

Fadarabna AAala athanihim fee alkahfi sineena AAadadan

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Yasser Al-Dosari

English translation

So We cast [a cover of sleep] over their ears within the cave for a number of years

Translation: Saheeh International

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