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Verse (5:8), Word 16 - Quranic Grammar

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The sixteenth word of verse (5:8) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A verb and subject pronoun. The imperative verb (فعل أمر) is second person masculine plural. The verb's triliteral root is ʿayn dāl lām (ع د ل). The suffix (الواو) is an attached subject pronoun.

Chapter (5) sūrat l-māidah (The Table spread with Food)


(5:8:16)
iʿ'dilū
Be just
V – 2nd person masculine plural imperative verb
PRON – subject pronoun
فعل أمر والواو ضمير متصل في محل رفع فاعل

Verse (5:8)

The analysis above refers to the eighth verse of chapter 5 (sūrat l-māidah):

Sahih International: O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah , witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allah ; indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do.

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