«وَأَقْنَعُ مِنَ الْجَزَاءِ بِأَقَلِّ الْأَجْزَاءِ»
I am content with the smallest portion of repayment.
Al-jazāʾ is recompense; al-ajzāʾ means parts or portions; aqall is a comparative/superlative form meaning “least.” Aqnaʿu means “I am satisfied with.”
The pair jazāʾ / ajzāʾ combines soundplay with an image of return divided into tiny portions. It intensifies the earlier willingness to accept a mere meeting as loyalty.
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The Dimyāṭī Maqāmah: Neighbours, Companions and Generous Conduct
«وَأَقْنَعُ مِنَ الْجَزَاءِ بِأَقَلِّ الْأَجْزَاءِ»
I am content with the smallest portion of repayment.
Al-jazāʾ is recompense; al-ajzāʾ means parts or portions; aqall is a comparative/superlative form meaning “least.” Aqnaʿu means “I am satisfied with.”
The pair jazāʾ / ajzāʾ combines soundplay with an image of return divided into tiny portions. It intensifies the earlier willingness to accept a mere meeting as loyalty.