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Verse (3:138), Word 6 - Quranic Grammar

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The sixth word of verse (3:138) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and active participle. The prefixed preposition lām is usually translated as "for". The form VIII active participle is masculine plural and is in the genitive case (مجرور). The active participle's triliteral root is wāw qāf yā (و ق ي). Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (3) sūrat āl ʿim'rān (The Family of Imrān)


(3:138:6)
lil'muttaqīna
for the God-fearing.
P – prefixed preposition lām
N – genitive masculine plural (form VIII) active participle
جار ومجرور

Verse (3:138)

The analysis above refers to the 138th verse of chapter 3 (sūrat āl ʿim'rān):

Sahih International: This [Qur'an] is a clear statement to [all] the people and a guidance and instruction for those conscious of Allah.

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