LessonsʿAntarah ibn Shaddād: Fragrance, Rain-fed Meadow and Sensory Similes (verses 12–19)Quiz

WordSense herefāraha fragrant musk pouchtājirmerchant; an association with fine merchandiseqasīmaha woman of proportionate beautyʿawāriḍteeth near the sides of the mouth

سَبَقَتْ عَوَارِضَهَا إِلَيْكَ مِنَ الْفَمِ
The fragrance reached you before her side teeth became visible.

Sabaqat suggests swiftness and priority. Scent is given the effect of moving independently toward the listener.

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Qasīmah and ʿawāriḍ in poetic description

ʿAntarah ibn Shaddād: Fragrance, Rain-fed Meadow and Sensory Similes (verses 12–19)

WordSense herefāraha fragrant musk pouchtājirmerchant; an association with fine merchandiseqasīmaha woman of proportionate beautyʿawāriḍteeth near the sides of the mouth

سَبَقَتْ عَوَارِضَهَا إِلَيْكَ مِنَ الْفَمِ
The fragrance reached you before her side teeth became visible.

Sabaqat suggests swiftness and priority. Scent is given the effect of moving independently toward the listener.