LessonsImruʾ al-Qays: Address to Fāṭimah, Parting, and the Arrows of the Eyes (Verses 19–22)Quiz

Fa-ajmilī consists of a linking fāʾ and a feminine singular imperative from Form IV ajmala, yujmilu. In this context it means to handle the matter well, moderately, or graciously.

The structure in ... fa-ajmilī is conditional: the speaker does not welcome separation, but asks that, if it occurs, it should be without harshness. Complaint about coyness stands beside an appeal for fair treatment.

ExpressionFormSense
AzmaʿtiPerfect; feminine addresseeYou have firmly resolved
ṢarmīVerbal noun with suffixSevering ties with me
Fa-ajmilīFeminine imperativeThen act graciously

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Fa-ajmilī: graciousness as the conditional response

Imruʾ al-Qays: Address to Fāṭimah, Parting, and the Arrows of the Eyes (Verses 19–22)

Fa-ajmilī consists of a linking fāʾ and a feminine singular imperative from Form IV ajmala, yujmilu. In this context it means to handle the matter well, moderately, or graciously.

The structure in ... fa-ajmilī is conditional: the speaker does not welcome separation, but asks that, if it occurs, it should be without harshness. Complaint about coyness stands beside an appeal for fair treatment.

ExpressionFormSense
AzmaʿtiPerfect; feminine addresseeYou have firmly resolved
ṢarmīVerbal noun with suffixSevering ties with me
Fa-ajmilīFeminine imperativeThen act graciously