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Verse (7:86), Word 1 - Quranic Grammar

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The first word of verse (7:86) 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 (7) sūrat l-aʿrāf (The Heights)


(7:86:1)
walā
And (do) not
CONJ – prefixed conjunction wa (and)
PRO – prohibition particle
الواو عاطفة
حرف نهي

Verse (7:86)

The analysis above refers to the 86th verse of chapter 7 (sūrat l-aʿrāf):

Sahih International: And do not sit on every path, threatening and averting from the way of Allah those who believe in Him, seeking to make it [seem] deviant. And remember when you were few and He increased you. And see how was the end of the corrupters.

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