«وَأُحِلُّ أَنِيسِي مَحَلَّ رَئِيسِي»
I place my intimate companion in the position of my chief.
Anīsī is the person whose company brings familiarity and ease; raʾīsī is “my chief”; maḥall is a place or position. After honouring a night companion like a prince, the speaker likewise honours an intimate associate like a leader.
Uḥillu / maḥall share a root, while anīsī / raʾīsī produce a sound connection. The paired lines place dignity in companionship rather than in rank alone.
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The Dimyāṭī Maqāmah: Neighbours, Companions and Generous Conduct
«وَأُحِلُّ أَنِيسِي مَحَلَّ رَئِيسِي»
I place my intimate companion in the position of my chief.
Anīsī is the person whose company brings familiarity and ease; raʾīsī is “my chief”; maḥall is a place or position. After honouring a night companion like a prince, the speaker likewise honours an intimate associate like a leader.
Uḥillu / maḥall share a root, while anīsī / raʾīsī produce a sound connection. The paired lines place dignity in companionship rather than in rank alone.