LessonsThe Dimyāṭī Maqāmah: Neighbours, Companions and Generous ConductQuiz

«وَأَحْتَمِلُ الْخَلِيطَ وَلَوْ أَبْدَى التَّخْلِيطَ»
I bear with a companion even when he shows disorder or confusion.

Al-khalīṭ denotes a close associate or one who mixes with others; al-takhlīṭ means mixing things up or creating disorder. Both share the root kh-l-ṭ, yielding a verbal and semantic connection.

Aḥtamilu is a first-person imperfect from form VIII. Here patience is presented as maintaining fellowship despite another person's imperfections.

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Bearing confusion in companionship

The Dimyāṭī Maqāmah: Neighbours, Companions and Generous Conduct

«وَأَحْتَمِلُ الْخَلِيطَ وَلَوْ أَبْدَى التَّخْلِيطَ»
I bear with a companion even when he shows disorder or confusion.

Al-khalīṭ denotes a close associate or one who mixes with others; al-takhlīṭ means mixing things up or creating disorder. Both share the root kh-l-ṭ, yielding a verbal and semantic connection.

Aḥtamilu is a first-person imperfect from form VIII. Here patience is presented as maintaining fellowship despite another person's imperfections.