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Verse (28:77), Word 7 - Quranic Grammar

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The seventh word of verse (28:77) 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 (28) sūrat l-qaṣaṣ (The Stories)


(28:77:7)
walā
and (do) not
CONJ – prefixed conjunction wa (and)
PRO – prohibition particle
الواو عاطفة
حرف نهي

Verse (28:77)

The analysis above refers to the 77th verse of chapter 28 (sūrat l-qaṣaṣ):

Sahih International: But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the home of the Hereafter; and [yet], do not forget your share of the world. And do good as Allah has done good to you. And desire not corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corrupters."

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