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Verse (2:265), Word 16 - Quranic Grammar

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The sixteenth word of verse (2:265) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A particle of cause and verb. The prefixed particle fa is usually translated as "then" or "so". The particle is used to indicate cause and makes the following verb subjunctive. The form IV perfect verb (فعل ماض) is third person feminine singular. The verb's triliteral root is hamza tā yā (أ ت ي).

Chapter (2) sūrat l-baqarah (The Cow)


(2:265:16)
faātat
so it yielded
CAUS – prefixed particle of cause
V – 3rd person feminine singular (form IV) perfect verb
الفاء سببية
فعل ماض

Verse (2:265)

The analysis above refers to the 265th verse of chapter 2 (sūrat l-baqarah):

Sahih International: And the example of those who spend their wealth seeking means to the approval of Allah and assuring [reward for] themselves is like a garden on high ground which is hit by a downpour - so it yields its fruits in double. And [even] if it is not hit by a downpour, then a drizzle [is sufficient]. And Allah , of what you do, is Seeing.

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