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The [[Arabic]] verb Qatala (قتل) is often used in the [[Qur'an]]. It means to kill, and related verbs mean to fight or to commit massacres. Its use is ubiquitous in the Qur'an and a proper understanding of this verb is essential to understanding the text. | |||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||