LessonsThe Subjunctive Imperfect and Its GovernorsQuiz

أَلَا تَجْلِسُ عِنْدَنَا فَنَتَحَدَّثَ؟
Would you sit with us so that we can converse? The fāʾ after an invitation introduces a subjunctive result.

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Fāʾ after a Gentle Offer

The Subjunctive Imperfect and Its Governors

أَلَا تَجْلِسُ عِنْدَنَا فَنَتَحَدَّثَ؟
Would you sit with us so that we can converse? The fāʾ after an invitation introduces a subjunctive result.