Or have We given them any scripture before (this Qur'an) so that they are holding fast thereto? — Az Zukhruf 43:21

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أَمْ ءَاتَيْنَٰهُمْ كِتَٰبًۭا مِّن قَبْلِهِۦ فَهُم بِهِۦ مُسْتَمْسِكُونَ

Or have We given them any scripture before (this Qur'an) so that they are holding fast thereto?

Az Zukhruf 43:21

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“Or have We given them any scripture before (this Qur'an) so that they are holding fast thereto?”

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