«وَقُرًى وَمَقَارٍّ وَقِرًى»
And he had villages, settled places and the means of providing hospitality.
Qurā (with ḍamma) is the plural of village; maqārr are established places of residence; qirā (with kasra) denotes hospitality, particularly food offered to guests. Context and vocalization distinguish the look-alike forms.
The list moves from ownership of places to generosity toward visitors. The stranger depicts himself as formerly not only secure but hospitable and socially useful.
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The Dīnārī Maqāmah: A Stranger in a Literary Gathering
«وَقُرًى وَمَقَارٍّ وَقِرًى»
And he had villages, settled places and the means of providing hospitality.
Qurā (with ḍamma) is the plural of village; maqārr are established places of residence; qirā (with kasra) denotes hospitality, particularly food offered to guests. Context and vocalization distinguish the look-alike forms.
The list moves from ownership of places to generosity toward visitors. The stranger depicts himself as formerly not only secure but hospitable and socially useful.