«يَتَحَلَّى بِرَوَاءٍ وَرِوَايَةٍ وَمُدَارَاةٍ وَدِرَايَةٍ»
He was adorned with appealing bearing, learning, tact, and understanding.
Rawāʾ suggests appealing appearance; riwāyah, transmission of learning; mudārāh, tactful dealing with others; and dirāyah, insight or knowledge.
The character is not merely wearing different costumes. His verbal memory, social tact, and intelligence make the roles persuasive.
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The Ḥulwān Maqāmah: Seeking Knowledge and Abū Zayd’s Many Roles
«يَتَحَلَّى بِرَوَاءٍ وَرِوَايَةٍ وَمُدَارَاةٍ وَدِرَايَةٍ»
He was adorned with appealing bearing, learning, tact, and understanding.
Rawāʾ suggests appealing appearance; riwāyah, transmission of learning; mudārāh, tactful dealing with others; and dirāyah, insight or knowledge.
The character is not merely wearing different costumes. His verbal memory, social tact, and intelligence make the roles persuasive.