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Verse (20:131), Word 6 - Quranic Grammar

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The sixth word of verse (20:131) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A verb and subject pronoun. The form II perfect verb (فعل ماض) is first person plural. The verb's triliteral root is mīm tā ʿayn (م ت ع). The suffix (نا) is an attached subject pronoun.

Chapter (20) sūrat ṭā hā


(20:131:6)
mattaʿnā
We have given for enjoyment
V – 1st person plural (form II) perfect verb
PRON – subject pronoun
فعل ماض و«نا» ضمير متصل في محل رفع فاعل

Verse (20:131)

The analysis above refers to the 131st verse of chapter 20 (sūrat ṭā hā):

Sahih International: And do not extend your eyes toward that by which We have given enjoyment to [some] categories of them, [its being but] the splendor of worldly life by which We test them. And the provision of your Lord is better and more enduring.

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