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Verse (16:116), Word 1 - Quranic Grammar

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The first word of verse (16:116) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A conjunction and prohibition particle. The prefixed conjunction wa is usually translated as "and". The prohibition particle (حرف نهي) is used to form a negative imperative and places the following verb into the jussive mood (مجزوم).

Chapter (16) sūrat l-naḥl (The Bees)


(16:116:1)
walā
And (do) not
CONJ – prefixed conjunction wa (and)
PRO – prohibition particle
الواو عاطفة
حرف نهي

Verse (16:116)

The analysis above refers to the 116th verse of chapter 16 (sūrat l-naḥl):

Sahih International: And do not say about what your tongues assert of untruth, "This is lawful and this is unlawful," to invent falsehood about Allah. Indeed, those who invent falsehood about Allah will not succeed.

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