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Example sentences

• قال لا، إلا أن تطوع

  He said: 'No, unless you volunteer.'

  — :. Used to introduce direct speech.

  From: Prayer, Fasting, Charity →

• فأدبر الرجل وهو يقول والله لا أزيد على هذا ولا أنقص منه،

  The man departed saying: 'By Allah, I will not add to or decrease from this.'

  — :. Introduces the direct speech.

  From: Prayer, Fasting, Charity →

• فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أفلح إن صدق

  The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 'He will succeed if he is truthful.'

  — :. Indicates direct speech.

  From: Prayer, Fasting, Charity →

• قال الشاعر

  The poet said:

  — :. Punctuation indicating introduction of speech or quotation.

  From: Preparing for Judgment Day →