And test the orphans [in their abilities] until they reach marriageable age. Then if you perceive in them sound judgement, release their property to them. And do not consume it excessively and quickly, [anticipating] that they will grow up. And whoever, [when acting as guardian], is self-sufficient should refrain [from taking a fee]; and whoever is poor - let him take according to what is acceptable. Then when you release their property to them, bring witnesses upon them. And sufficient is Allāh as Accountant.
Sahih International
وَٱبْتَلُوا۟
wa-ib'talū
And test
Word breakdown
وَ
Harf · Conjunctionand
ٱبْتَلُ
Fi'l · VerbAnd test
to test, try, trial
38× in the Quran · Occasional
وا۟
Ism · Personal pronounyou all/your
Grammar rules
وَٱبْتَلُوا۟ (And test) is a command — it's telling someone to do something.
We translate it as a direct command — "[Do this]!"
Lesson 10 · Commands & Futureوَٱبْتَلُوا۟ (And test) uses form VIII (إِفْتَعَلَ) — it means doing the action for yourself or by yourself.
We translate it as "to [verb] for oneself".
Lesson 13 · Verb Families V–Xوَٱبْتَلُوا۟ (And test) starts with وَ, the most common Arabic word — it means "and".
We add "and" to connect this to what came before.
Lesson 4 · Particles