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I came across another confusing Japanese translation of the Qur'an. Here's the
Arabic text:

> قُلۡ هُوَ اللّٰهُ اَحَدٌ​ (the Qur'an chapter 112 verse 1)

Here's the English translation:

> Say, He is Allāh, [who is] One.

Now, I found 2 different translations of that sentence. The first one:

> 言え，かれはアッラー，唯一なる御方であられる。(Ryoichi Mita)

The second one:

> 言え。かれはアッラー、唯一なるお方。(Saeed Sato)

What is the function of であられる in the first Japanese translation?

I already tried searching for the answer in this website, but I can't seem to
find one. Any pointers will be appreciated.
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passive-voice honorifics copula
What's the function of であられる?
It is copula _de ar-_ ("to be") with suffix _-are-_.

In the context of referring to deities, most likely honorific/respectual
function of this suffix is intended.

You most likely heard [suffix
_-are-_](https://ja.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B) described as
suffix of passive voice, but this suffix actually has 4 functions (and other
functions in dialects) (using order of meanings from that dictionary):

  1. spontaneous action

  2. passive voice

  3. potential

  4. honorific/respectual

>   4. （尊敬）動作の主語に対する軽い敬意の念を表す。
>

>   4. (Respect) Expresses light sense of respect towards subject of action.
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