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Verse (2:203), Word 15 - Quranic Grammar

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The fifteenth word of verse (2:203) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A result particle and negative particle. The result particle fa is usually translated as "then" or "so" and is used to indicate the result of a condition. The negative particle acts like the particle anna (أن). This particle belongs to a special group of words known as inna and her sisters (ان واخواتها).

Chapter (2) sūrat l-baqarah (The Cow)


(2:203:15)
falā
then no
RSLT – prefixed result particle
NEG – negative particle
الفاء واقعة في جواب الشرط
نافية تعمل عمل «أن»

Verse (2:203)

The analysis above refers to the 203rd verse of chapter 2 (sūrat l-baqarah):

Sahih International: And remember Allah during [specific] numbered days. Then whoever hastens [his departure] in two days - there is no sin upon him; and whoever delays [until the third] - there is no sin upon him - for him who fears Allah. And fear Allah and know that unto Him you will be gathered.

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