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Verse (20:47), Word 10 - Quranic Grammar

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The tenth word of verse (20:47) 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 (20) sūrat ṭā hā


(20:47:10)
walā
and (do) not
CONJ – prefixed conjunction wa (and)
PRO – prohibition particle
الواو عاطفة
حرف نهي

Verse (20:47)

The analysis above refers to the 47th verse of chapter 20 (sūrat ṭā hā):

Sahih International: So go to him and say, 'Indeed, we are messengers of your Lord, so send with us the Children of Israel and do not torment them. We have come to you with a sign from your Lord. And peace will be upon he who follows the guidance.

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