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Verse (5:27), Word 1 - Quranic Grammar

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The first word of verse (5:27) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A conjunction and verb. The prefixed conjunction wa is usually translated as "and". The imperative verb (فعل أمر) is second person masculine singular. The verb's triliteral root is tā lām wāw (ت ل و).

Chapter (5) sūrat l-māidah (The Table spread with Food)


(5:27:1)
wa-ut'lu
And recite
CONJ – prefixed conjunction wa (and)
V – 2nd person masculine singular imperative verb
الواو عاطفة
فعل أمر

Verse (5:27)

The analysis above refers to the 27th verse of chapter 5 (sūrat l-māidah):

Sahih International: And recite to them the story of Adam's two sons, in truth, when they both offered a sacrifice [to Allah], and it was accepted from one of them but was not accepted from the other. Said [the latter], "I will surely kill you." Said [the former], "Indeed, Allah only accepts from the righteous [who fear Him].

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