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Quran 33:16

Al-Ahzaab, ayah 16

Arabic text, transliteration, audio and English translation of ayah 33:16 from Surah Al-Ahzaab.

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33:16 Madinan surah

Arabic text

قُل لَّن يَنفَعَكُمُ ٱلْفِرَارُ إِن فَرَرْتُم مِّنَ ٱلْمَوْتِ أَوِ ٱلْقَتْلِ وَإِذًا لَّا تُمَتَّعُونَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا

Transliteration

Qul lan yanfaAAakumu alfiraru in farartum mina almawti awi alqatli waithan la tumattaAAoona illa qaleelan

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English translation

Say, [O Muhammad], "Never will fleeing benefit you if you should flee from death or killing; and then [if you did], you would not be given enjoyment [of life] except for a little

Translation: Saheeh International

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