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Verse (2:261), Word 8 - Quranic Grammar

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The eighth word of verse (2:261) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and noun. The prefixed preposition ka is usually translated as "like" or "as". The noun is masculine and is in the genitive case (مجرور). The noun's triliteral root is mīm thā lām (م ث ل). Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (2) sūrat l-baqarah (The Cow)


(2:261:8)
kamathali
(is) like
P – prefixed preposition ka
N – genitive masculine noun
جار ومجرور

Verse (2:261)

The analysis above refers to the 261st verse of chapter 2 (sūrat l-baqarah):

Sahih International: The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.

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