Ismu mā li-ajlihi: an expression of cause or purpose.
Yaqaʿu l-fiʿlu: the action takes place.
Al-madhkūru qablahu: the action has already been mentioned.
Identify the reason–action relationship, not merely an accusative ending.
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Three Keys in the Definition
Al-Mafʿūl Lahu: Expressing the Reason for an Action
Ismu mā li-ajlihi: an expression of cause or purpose.
Yaqaʿu l-fiʿlu: the action takes place.
Al-madhkūru qablahu: the action has already been mentioned.
Identify the reason–action relationship, not merely an accusative ending.