LessonsThe Dimyāṭī Maqāmah: Neighbours, Companions and Generous ConductQuiz

«وَأُودِعُ مَعَارِفِي عَوَارِفِي»
I entrust my acquaintances with my benefactions.

Maʿārifī are those I know; ʿawārifī are my favours or benefactions. The similar forms connect acquaintance with active kindness: social recognition is not meant to remain mere greeting.

Ūdiʿu means to deposit or entrust. It makes benefaction something valuable that is deliberately placed in the hands of one's acquaintances.

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Turning acquaintance into benefaction

The Dimyāṭī Maqāmah: Neighbours, Companions and Generous Conduct

«وَأُودِعُ مَعَارِفِي عَوَارِفِي»
I entrust my acquaintances with my benefactions.

Maʿārifī are those I know; ʿawārifī are my favours or benefactions. The similar forms connect acquaintance with active kindness: social recognition is not meant to remain mere greeting.

Ūdiʿu means to deposit or entrust. It makes benefaction something valuable that is deliberately placed in the hands of one's acquaintances.