Surah An-Nahl 16:120

سُورَةُ النَّحۡلِ · Meccan · Verse 120 of 128

إِنَّ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ كَانَ أُمَّةًۭ قَانِتًۭا لِّلَّهِ حَنِيفًۭا وَلَمْ يَكُ مِنَ ٱلْمُشْرِكِينَ

Translation

Abraham was truly an example: devoutly obedient to God and true in faith. He was not an idolater;

English translation: M.A.S. Abdel Haleem.

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