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Verse (45:20), Word 3 - Quranic Grammar

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The third word of verse (45:20) 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 (45) sūrat l-jāthiyah (Crouching)


(45:20:3)
lilnnāsi
for mankind
P – prefixed preposition lām
N – genitive masculine plural noun
جار ومجرور

Verse (45:20)

The analysis above refers to the twentieth verse of chapter 45 (sūrat l-jāthiyah):

Sahih International: This [Qur'an] is enlightenment for mankind and guidance and mercy for a people who are certain [in faith].

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