The words ʿāmat bi-ḍabʿayhā make the forelimbs appear to sweep forward like the arms of a swimmer. The relevant features are repetition, continuity, and fluid movement. Comparison with an ostrich adds the impression of rapidity.
This differs from verse 38. The earlier verse praised the rider’s control of pace, whereas verse 39 describes how motion looks. Together they present obedience and physical capacity as complementary traits.
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Ṭarafah: Camel’s Pace, Courage, and Social Life (Verses 38–46)
The words ʿāmat bi-ḍabʿayhā make the forelimbs appear to sweep forward like the arms of a swimmer. The relevant features are repetition, continuity, and fluid movement. Comparison with an ostrich adds the impression of rapidity.
This differs from verse 38. The earlier verse praised the rider’s control of pace, whereas verse 39 describes how motion looks. Together they present obedience and physical capacity as complementary traits.