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Verse (59:8), Word 1 - Quranic Grammar

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The first word of verse (59:8) 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 fā qāf rā (ف ق ر). Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (59) sūrat l-ḥashr (The Gathering)


(59:8:1)
lil'fuqarāi
For the poor
P – prefixed preposition lām
N – genitive masculine plural noun
جار ومجرور

Verse (59:8)

The analysis above refers to the eighth verse of chapter 59 (sūrat l-ḥashr):

Sahih International: For the poor emigrants who were expelled from their homes and their properties, seeking bounty from Allah and [His] approval and supporting Allah and His Messenger, [there is also a share]. Those are the truthful.

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