«وَقَارَنَتْ نُجْحَ الْمَسَاعِي خَطْرَتُهُ»
Its appearance has become associated with the success of endeavours.
«وَحُبِّبَتْ إِلَى الْأَنَامِ غُرَّتُهُ»
People have been made fond of its radiant face.
Khaṭrah suggests appearance or occurrence; ghurrah a prominent, bright and handsome feature. The poet elevates the coin from an economic object to a symbol of success and popularity, through deliberate praise and exaggeration.
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The Dīnārī Maqāmah: From Hunger to a Dinar’s Praise
«وَقَارَنَتْ نُجْحَ الْمَسَاعِي خَطْرَتُهُ»
Its appearance has become associated with the success of endeavours.
«وَحُبِّبَتْ إِلَى الْأَنَامِ غُرَّتُهُ»
People have been made fond of its radiant face.
Khaṭrah suggests appearance or occurrence; ghurrah a prominent, bright and handsome feature. The poet elevates the coin from an economic object to a symbol of success and popularity, through deliberate praise and exaggeration.