An-Nisa
4:17

An-Nisa · Ayah 17

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Translation

Only

Word Breakdown

إِنَّمَا

Only

Word Breakdown

إِنَّHarf · Accusative particle

indeed

Lemmaإِنّ
مَاHarf · Preventive particle

not (preventive)

Lemmaمَا

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Grammar Rules

Emphasis particle إنّ (indeed)
إِنَّمَا (Only) is an emphasis particle — it means "indeed" or "verily" and stresses what comes next.
We add "indeed" to emphasize the statement.

Sahih International

The repentance accepted by Allāh is only for those who do wrong in ignorance [or carelessness] and then repent soon [after]. It is those to whom Allāh will turn in forgiveness, and Allāh is ever Knowing and Wise.

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