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Verse (42:15), Word 4 - Quranic Grammar

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The fourth word of verse (42:15) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and subordinating conjunction. The prefixed preposition ka is usually translated as "like" or "as". Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (42) sūrat l-shūrā (Consultation)


(42:15:4)
kamā
as
P – prefixed preposition ka
SUB – subordinating conjunction
جار ومجرور

Verse (42:15)

The analysis above refers to the fifteenth verse of chapter 42 (sūrat l-shūrā):

Sahih International: So to that [religion of Allah] invite, [O Muhammad], and remain on a right course as you are commanded and do not follow their inclinations but say, "I have believed in what Allah has revealed of the Qur'an, and I have been commanded to do justice among you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord. For us are our deeds, and for you your deeds. There is no [need for] argument between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and to Him is the [final] destination."

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