Surah Al-Anfal · Verse 21 · Juz 9
Surah Al-Anfal, Verse 21 (8:21)
وَلَا تَكُونُوا كَٱلَّذِينَ قَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَهُمْ لَا يَسْمَعُونَ (8:21)
And do not be like those who say, "We have heard," while they do not hear.
Al-Anfal · 8:21Saheeh International
8:21 is the 21st of the 75 verses of Surah Al-Anfal (The Spoils of War). Its 8 words sit comfortably on one screen with the translation underneath.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Al-Anfal 8:21 in the Quran?
Surah Al-Anfal (surah 8), verse 21 of 75. It is in juz 9, hizb 18, on page 179 of the Madani Mushaf.
What does Al-Anfal 8:21 say in English?
Saheeh International: “And do not be like those who say, "We have heard," while they do not hear.”
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