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Al-Anfal · 8:67

It is not for a prophet to have captives [of war] until he inflicts a massacre [upon Allāh's enemies] in the land. You [i.e., some Muslims] desire the commodities of this world, but Allāh desires [for you] the Hereafter. And Allāh is Exalted in Might and Wise.

Sahih International

Word 1 of 20

مَا

Not

Word breakdown

مَا

Harf · Negative particle

not/what

Grammar rules

Negation (not/no)

مَا (Not) is a negation word — it makes the next word negative, like "not" or "no".

We add "not" or "no" to negate what follows.

Lesson 19 · Negation & Exceptions