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Verse (39:41), Word 5 - Quranic Grammar

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The fifth word of verse (39:41) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and noun. The prefixed preposition lām is usually translated as "for". The noun is masculine plural and is in the genitive case (مجرور). The noun's triliteral root is nūn wāw sīn (ن و س). Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (39) sūrat l-zumar (The Groups)


(39:41:5)
lilnnāsi
for [the] mankind
P – prefixed preposition lām
N – genitive masculine plural noun
جار ومجرور

Verse (39:41)

The analysis above refers to the 41st verse of chapter 39 (sūrat l-zumar):

Sahih International: Indeed, We sent down to you the Book for the people in truth. So whoever is guided - it is for [the benefit of] his soul; and whoever goes astray only goes astray to its detriment. And you are not a manager over them.

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