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Verse (4:36), Word 3 - Quranic Grammar

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The third word of verse (4:36) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A conjunction and prohibition particle. The prefixed conjunction wa is usually translated as "and". The prohibition particle (حرف نهي) is used to form a negative imperative and places the following verb into the jussive mood (مجزوم).

Chapter (4) sūrat l-nisāa (The Women)


(4:36:3)
walā
And (do) not
CONJ – prefixed conjunction wa (and)
PRO – prohibition particle
الواو عاطفة
حرف نهي

Verse (4:36)

The analysis above refers to the 36th verse of chapter 4 (sūrat l-nisāa):

Sahih International: Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful.

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