Who said “What God writes on your forehead you will become.”?

Disputed

It's credited to The Koran, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

What the research foundNot found in the Qur'an; echoes the traditional belief that fate is written on the forehead.

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“What God writes on your forehead you will become.”
— The Koran
DisputedNot found in the Qur'an; echoes the traditional belief that fate is written on the forehead. · evidenceDestiny

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APA

“What God writes on your forehead you will become.” [Quotation attributed to The Koran]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1396-what-god-writes-on-your-forehead-you-will/

MLA

“What God writes on your forehead you will become.” Attributed to The Koran. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1396-what-god-writes-on-your-forehead-you-will/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“What God writes on your forehead you will become.” Attributed to The Koran. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1396-what-god-writes-on-your-forehead-you-will/.

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