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Quran 21:42

Al-Anbiyaa, ayah 42

Arabic text, transliteration, audio and English translation of ayah 21:42 from Surah Al-Anbiyaa.

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Arabic text

قُلْ مَن يَكْلَؤُكُم بِٱلَّيْلِ وَٱلنَّهَارِ مِنَ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ۗ بَلْ هُمْ عَن ذِكْرِ رَبِّهِم مُّعْرِضُونَ

Transliteration

Qul man yaklaokum biallayli waalnnahari mina alrrahmani bal hum AAan thikri rabbihim muAAridoona

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English translation

Say, "Who can protect you at night or by day from the Most Merciful?" But they are, from the remembrance of their Lord, turning away

Translation: Saheeh International

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