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Verse (3:159), Word 5 - Quranic Grammar

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The fifth word of verse (3:159) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A verb and subject pronoun. The passive perfect verb (فعل ماض) is second person masculine singular. The verb's triliteral root is lām yā nūn (ل ي ن). The suffix (التاء) is an attached subject pronoun.

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


(3:159:5)
linta
you dealt gently
V – 2nd person masculine singular passive perfect verb
PRON – subject pronoun
فعل ماض مبني للمجهول والتاء ضمير متصل في محل رفع نائب فاعل

Verse (3:159)

The analysis above refers to the 159th verse of chapter 3 (sūrat āl ʿim'rān):

Sahih International: So by mercy from Allah , [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him].

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