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Verse (2:20), Word 5 - Quranic Grammar

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The fifth word of verse (2:20) is a time adverb. The time adverb's triliteral root is kāf lām lām (ك ل ل).

Chapter (2) sūrat l-baqarah (The Cow)


(2:20:5)
kullamā
Whenever
T – time adverb ظرف زمان

Verse (2:20)

The analysis above refers to the twentieth verse of chapter 2 (sūrat l-baqarah):

Sahih International: The lightning almost snatches away their sight. Every time it lights [the way] for them, they walk therein; but when darkness comes over them, they stand [still]. And if Allah had willed, He could have taken away their hearing and their sight. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.

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