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Verse (71:24), Word 4 - Quranic Grammar

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The fourth word of verse (71:24) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A conjunction and prohibition particle. The prefixed conjunction wa is usually translated as "and". The prohibition particle (حرف نهي) is used to form a negative imperative and places the following verb into the jussive mood (مجزوم).

Chapter (71) sūrat nūḥ


(71:24:4)
walā
And not
CONJ – prefixed conjunction wa (and)
PRO – prohibition particle
الواو عاطفة
حرف نهي

Verse (71:24)

The analysis above refers to the 24th verse of chapter 71 (sūrat nūḥ):

Sahih International: And already they have misled many. And, [my Lord], do not increase the wrongdoers except in error."

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