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Quran 21:40

Al-Anbiyaa, ayah 40

Arabic text, transliteration, audio and English translation of ayah 21:40 from Surah Al-Anbiyaa.

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Arabic text

بَلْ تَأْتِيهِم بَغْتَةً فَتَبْهَتُهُمْ فَلَا يَسْتَطِيعُونَ رَدَّهَا وَلَا هُمْ يُنظَرُونَ

Transliteration

Bal tateehim baghtatan fatabhatuhum fala yastateeAAoona raddaha wala hum yuntharoona

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English translation

Rather, it will come to them unexpectedly and bewilder them, and they will not be able to repel it, nor will they be reprieved

Translation: Saheeh International

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