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«فَأَمَّا الْيَتِيمَ فَلَا تَقْهَرْ»
As for the orphan, do not oppress him.

Al-yatīma is accusative after ammā, whose response begins with fa; lā in lā taqhar is prohibitive, making the present verb jussive. This is a prohibition, not a declarative report.

Fronting the orphan as the topic gives the directive particular prominence. Topical arrangement and prohibition are distinct observations and should be explained separately.

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Passage 3: prohibition and topical emphasis

Supplementary Comprehensive Examination — Advanced Arabic Texts and Evidence-Based Rhetorical Analysis

«فَأَمَّا الْيَتِيمَ فَلَا تَقْهَرْ»
As for the orphan, do not oppress him.

Al-yatīma is accusative after ammā, whose response begins with fa; lā in lā taqhar is prohibitive, making the present verb jussive. This is a prohibition, not a declarative report.

Fronting the orphan as the topic gives the directive particular prominence. Topical arrangement and prohibition are distinct observations and should be explained separately.