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Sura 5
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The Qur’an Revisited: The use of the passive voice
A scholar has calculated that out of a total of 18,181 verbs in the Qur'an, only 957 have the passive form. When does the Qur'an use the passive? Some findings and insights.
Why is كَأَنَّ a sister of إِنَّ but لِأَنَّ is not?
The inclusion of كَأَنَّ as one of the sisters of إِنَّ raises the question of why other combinations like لِأَنَّ or بِأَنَّ are not explicitly listed. This discrepancy points to a complex and relatively unexplored matter in Arabic grammar.
Why is the Quran so difficult to read?
In the Holy Quran there are certain rhetorical styles that are unique. Among them are Iltifat and various forms of emphasis. An overview.
Fixing Arabic grammar mistakes: Usage of أَبَدًا and قَطُّ
قَطُّ can express "never" in the past. Instead, people often use أَبَدًا - which is a common mistake. Here is why.
How to use أَبَدًا correctly in Arabic
Native Arabic speakers make certain mistakes in Arabic. One example is the correct Arabic word for "never". An analysis of أَبَدًا vs. قَطُّ.
Kafir in Islam: Misinterpretations and meanings
The Arabic word Kāfir (Kafir - كافر) means "unbeliever" and is one of the most misused words in Islam. Surprisingly, the original meaning is quite different.
