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Verse (40:39), Word 2 - Quranic Grammar

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The second word of verse (40:39) is divided into 2 morphological segments. An accusative particle and preventive particle. The accusative particle belongs to a special group of words known as inna and her sisters (ان واخواتها). The preventive particle stops inna from taking its normal role in the sentence. Together the segments are known as kāfa wa makfūfa (كافة ومكفوفة).

Chapter (40) sūrat ghāfir (The Forgiver God)


(40:39:2)
innamā
Only
ACC – accusative particle
PREV – preventive particle
كافة ومكفوفة

Verse (40:39)

The analysis above refers to the 39th verse of chapter 40 (sūrat ghāfir):

Sahih International: O my people, this worldly life is only [temporary] enjoyment, and indeed, the Hereafter - that is the home of [permanent] settlement.

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