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Quran 20:129

Taa-Haa, ayah 129

Arabic text, transliteration, audio and English translation of ayah 20:129 from Surah Taa-Haa.

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20:129 Makkan surah

Arabic text

وَلَوْلَا كَلِمَةٌ سَبَقَتْ مِن رَّبِّكَ لَكَانَ لِزَامًا وَأَجَلٌ مُّسَمًّى

Transliteration

Walawla kalimatun sabaqat min rabbika lakana lizaman waajalun musamman

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English translation

And if not for a word that preceded from your Lord, punishment would have been an obligation [due immediately], and [if not for] a specified term [decreed]

Translation: Saheeh International

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