Verse 39 contrasts mālī (wealth) with ʿirḍī (honour). Verse 40 supports the self-portrait with nadā (generosity) and takarrum (noble conduct). The poet places his claimed reputation beyond his ability to retain possessions.
TermFunctionMālSpendable propertyʿIrḍSocial honour and reputationNadāGiving and generosityShamāʾilEstablished traits of character
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ʿAntarah ibn Shaddād: She-Camel, Conduct, Generosity and Martial Boasting (verses 31–42)
Verse 39 contrasts mālī (wealth) with ʿirḍī (honour). Verse 40 supports the self-portrait with nadā (generosity) and takarrum (noble conduct). The poet places his claimed reputation beyond his ability to retain possessions.
TermFunctionMālSpendable propertyʿIrḍSocial honour and reputationNadāGiving and generosityShamāʾilEstablished traits of character