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Surah Qaf, verse 18: meaning and tafsir
مَّا يَلْفِظُ مِن قَوْلٍ إِلَّا لَدَيْهِ رَقِيبٌ عَتِيدٌ ١٨
Not a single word he utters but there is with him a vigilant watcher, ready [to record it].
Translation of the meanings: Rowwad Translation Center — version 1.0.19 · QuranEnc.com
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18. Man does not utter any word except that with him is an observer prepared [to record]. He does not utter any statement except that there is an angel anticipating whatever he says, present.
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