LessonsThe Particle Kallā: Rejection, Restraint and EmphasisQuiz

لِزَجْرِ الْمُتَكَلِّمِ وَرَدْعِهِ
Translation: For deterring and restraining the speaker.
Kallā may rebuke a mistaken speaker: “Certainly not; it is not as claimed.” It can have stronger force than a plain negative answer.

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Original Rule: Restraint

The Particle Kallā: Rejection, Restraint and Emphasis

لِزَجْرِ الْمُتَكَلِّمِ وَرَدْعِهِ
Translation: For deterring and restraining the speaker.
Kallā may rebuke a mistaken speaker: “Certainly not; it is not as claimed.” It can have stronger force than a plain negative answer.