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An-Nisa · Ayah 6
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Translation
And test
Word Breakdown
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Grammar Rules
Command verb
وَٱبْتَلُوا۟ (And test) is a command — it's telling someone to do something.
We translate it as a direct command — "[Do this]!"
Verb form VIII — reflexive
وَٱبْتَلُوا۟ (And test) uses form VIII (إِفْتَعَلَ) — it means doing the action for yourself or by yourself.
We translate it as "to [verb] for oneself".
Conjunction وَ (and)
وَٱبْتَلُوا۟ (And test) starts with وَ, the most common Arabic word — it means "and".
We add "and" to connect this to what came before.
Sahih International
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.
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