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Verse (20:73), Word 4 - Quranic Grammar

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The fourth word of verse (20:73) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A particle of purpose and verb. The prefixed particle lām is used to indicate the purpose of an action and makes the following verb subjunctive. The imperfect verb (فعل مضارع) is third person masculine singular and is in the subjunctive mood (منصوب). The verb's triliteral root is ghayn fā rā (غ ف ر).

Chapter (20) sūrat ṭā hā


(20:73:4)
liyaghfira
that He may forgive
PRP – prefixed particle of purpose lām
V – 3rd person masculine singular imperfect verb, subjunctive mood
اللام لام التعليل
فعل مضارع منصوب

Verse (20:73)

The analysis above refers to the 73rd verse of chapter 20 (sūrat ṭā hā):

Sahih International: Indeed, we have believed in our Lord that He may forgive us our sins and what you compelled us [to do] of magic. And Allah is better and more enduring."

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