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Verse (11:68), Word 1 - Quranic Grammar

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The first word of verse (11:68) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and subordinating conjunction. The prefixed preposition ka is usually translated as "like" or "as". Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (11) sūrat hūd (Hud)


(11:68:1)
ka-an
As if
P – prefixed preposition ka
SUB – subordinating conjunction
جار ومجرور

Verse (11:68)

The analysis above refers to the 68th verse of chapter 11 (sūrat hūd):

Sahih International: As if they had never prospered therein. Unquestionably, Thamud denied their Lord; then, away with Thamud.

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