LessonsImruʾ al-Qays: The Deserted Campsite and the First Six VersesQuiz

Wuqūfan is a verbal noun used here in an accusative circumstantial sense, conveying something close to wāqifīn, “while my companions stood waiting.” This is a verbal noun expressing a state.

In lā tahluk, lā is prohibitive and tahluk is a second-person singular imperfect in the jussive: “do not ruin yourself.” Asan indicates grief and its emotional force.

Wa-tajammal is an imperative from Form V, calling for patience, restraint, and dignity. Prohibition and command work together: avoid destructive grief and adopt a composed response.

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Wuqūfan and lā tahluk: grammatical details

Imruʾ al-Qays: The Deserted Campsite and the First Six Verses

Wuqūfan is a verbal noun used here in an accusative circumstantial sense, conveying something close to wāqifīn, “while my companions stood waiting.” This is a verbal noun expressing a state.

In lā tahluk, lā is prohibitive and tahluk is a second-person singular imperfect in the jussive: “do not ruin yourself.” Asan indicates grief and its emotional force.

Wa-tajammal is an imperative from Form V, calling for patience, restraint, and dignity. Prohibition and command work together: avoid destructive grief and adopt a composed response.