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dred grains. Allah gives such multiplied increase to whoever He wills.
Allah is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing. (Surat al-Baqara, 261)
A woman and a man who commit fornication: flog both of them
with one hundred lashes and do not let compassion for either of them
possess you where Allah's religion is concerned, if you believe in Allah
and the Last Day. A number of believers should witness their punish-
ment. (Surat an-Nur, 2)

PLACES WHERE THE NUMBER 11 IS REPEATED

Only one appearance
When Yusuf told his father, 'Father! I saw eleven bright stars, and the
sun and moon as well. I saw them all prostrate in front of me.' (Surah
Yusuf, 4)

PLACES WHERE THE NUMBER 9 IS REPEATED

A total of 3 appearances
We gave Musa nine Clear Signs. Ask the tribe of Israel about when
he came to them and Pharaoh said to him, 'Musa, I think you are be-
witched.' (Surat al-Isra', 101)
Put your hand inside your shirt front. It will emerge pure white, yet
quite unharmed – one of nine Signs to Pharaoh and his people. They
are a people of deviators.' (Surat an-Naml, 12)
There was a group of nine men in the city causing corruption in the
land and not putting things right. (Surat an-Naml, 48)