The allegations of al-Arāqim, the distinction between al-barīʾ and dhī al-dhanb, and the attribution zaʿamū together form a central argument: mere association or accusation does not establish the guilt of every individual.
Ayyuhā al-nāṭiq al-muraqqish ... ʿinda ʿAmr depicts hostile reports reaching court. The fortified strongholds, unbending honour and mountain image then convey the tribe’s resilience. This sequence moves from grievance to argument and finally to pride.
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al-Ḥārith ibn Ḥillizah: From Travel to Tribal Accusations, Innocence and Resolve (verses 14–26)
The allegations of al-Arāqim, the distinction between al-barīʾ and dhī al-dhanb, and the attribution zaʿamū together form a central argument: mere association or accusation does not establish the guilt of every individual.
Ayyuhā al-nāṭiq al-muraqqish ... ʿinda ʿAmr depicts hostile reports reaching court. The fortified strongholds, unbending honour and mountain image then convey the tribe’s resilience. This sequence moves from grievance to argument and finally to pride.