LessonsṬarafah: Character, Lineage, the Sword, and the Camels (Verses 79–88)Quiz

Al-ḍarb describes bodily build in this context: lean or lightly built. Khashāsh describes quickness of mind and movement rather than weight.

ExpressionSense in this verse
al-ḍarbLean, lightly built
khashāshAlert, agile, resourceful
al-mutawaqqidVivid, quick-moving

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Al-ḍarb versus khashāsh

Ṭarafah: Character, Lineage, the Sword, and the Camels (Verses 79–88)

Al-ḍarb describes bodily build in this context: lean or lightly built. Khashāsh describes quickness of mind and movement rather than weight.

ExpressionSense in this verse
al-ḍarbLean, lightly built
khashāshAlert, agile, resourceful
al-mutawaqqidVivid, quick-moving