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Quran 42:17

Ash-Shura, ayah 17

Arabic text, transliteration, audio and English translation of ayah 42:17 from Surah Ash-Shura.

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Arabic text

ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَٱلْمِيزَانَ ۗ وَمَا يُدْرِيكَ لَعَلَّ ٱلسَّاعَةَ قَرِيبٌ

Transliteration

Allahu allathee anzala alkitaba bialhaqqi waalmeezani wama yudreeka laAAalla alssaAAata qareebun

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Yasser Al-Dosari

English translation

It is Allah who has sent down the Book in truth and [also] the balance. And what will make you perceive? Perhaps the Hour is near

Translation: Saheeh International

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