Surah Al-Waqi'ah · Verse 47 · Juz 27
Surah Al-Waqi'ah, Verse 47 (56:47)
وَكَانُوا يَقُولُونَ أَئِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًا وَعِظَـٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ (56:47)
And they used to say, "When we die and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?
Al-Waqi'ah · 56:47Saheeh International
This is verse 47 of 96 in Surah Al-Waqi'ah, the 56th surah of the Quran. Its 9 words sit comfortably on one screen with the translation underneath.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Al-Waqi'ah 56:47 in the Quran?
Surah Al-Waqi'ah (surah 56), verse 47 of 96. It is in juz 27, hizb 54, on page 535 of the Madani Mushaf.
What does Al-Waqi'ah 56:47 say in English?
Saheeh International: “And they used to say, "When we die and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?”
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