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An-Nisa · Ayah 84
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Translation
So fight
Word Breakdown
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Grammar Rules
Command verb
فَقَـٰتِلْ (So fight) is a command — it's telling someone to do something.
We translate it as a direct command — "[Do this]!"
Verb form III — mutual action
فَقَـٰتِلْ (So fight) uses form III (فَاعَلَ) — it describes doing something with or to each other.
The action involves two parties.
Sahih International
So fight, [O Muḥammad], in the cause of Allāh; you are not held responsible except for yourself. And encourage the believers [to join you] that perhaps Allāh will restrain the [military] might of those who disbelieve. And Allāh is greater in might and stronger in [exemplary] punishment.
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