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Verse (12:111), Word 1 - Quranic Grammar

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The first word of verse (12:111) is divided into 2 morphological segments. An emphatic prefix and particle of certainty. The prefixed particle lām is usually translated as "surely" or "indeed" and is used to add emphasis.

Chapter (12) sūrat yūsuf (Joseph)


(12:111:1)
laqad
Verily,
EMPH – emphatic prefix lām
CERT – particle of certainty
اللام لام التوكيد
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Verse (12:111)

The analysis above refers to the 111th verse of chapter 12 (sūrat yūsuf):

Sahih International: There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Qur'an a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe.

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