LessonsThe Dimyāṭī Maqāmah: Neighbours, Companions and Generous ConductQuiz

«وَأُولِي مَرَافِقِي مَرَافِقِي»
I give those who accompany me the benefits and conveniences I possess.

The first marāfiqī designates people associated with or accompanying me; the second refers to my facilities and beneficial resources. Their identical form carries two related but distinguishable meanings.

Ūlī means “I grant or bestow.” Following “maʿārifī / ʿawārifī,” the expression builds a sequence: goodness for acquaintances and useful help for companions.

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The two senses of marāfiqī

The Dimyāṭī Maqāmah: Neighbours, Companions and Generous Conduct

«وَأُولِي مَرَافِقِي مَرَافِقِي»
I give those who accompany me the benefits and conveniences I possess.

The first marāfiqī designates people associated with or accompanying me; the second refers to my facilities and beneficial resources. Their identical form carries two related but distinguishable meanings.

Ūlī means “I grant or bestow.” Following “maʿārifī / ʿawārifī,” the expression builds a sequence: goodness for acquaintances and useful help for companions.