«وَلِسَعَةِ رِوَايَتِهِ يُصْغَى إِلَى رُؤْيَتِهِ، وَلِخَلَابَةِ عَارِضَتِهِ يُرْغَبُ عَنْ مُعَارَضَتِهِ»
His wide learning drew attention to his views, and the charm of his ready speech discouraged opposition.
Riwāyah points to a store of learned material. ʿĀriḍah concerns verbal facility, fluency, or quick response.
Two effects are distinct: breadth of knowledge wins attention, while verbal power can deter argument. Neither guarantees that every claim is sound.
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The Ḥulwān Maqāmah: Seeking Knowledge and Abū Zayd’s Many Roles
«وَلِسَعَةِ رِوَايَتِهِ يُصْغَى إِلَى رُؤْيَتِهِ، وَلِخَلَابَةِ عَارِضَتِهِ يُرْغَبُ عَنْ مُعَارَضَتِهِ»
His wide learning drew attention to his views, and the charm of his ready speech discouraged opposition.
Riwāyah points to a store of learned material. ʿĀriḍah concerns verbal facility, fluency, or quick response.
Two effects are distinct: breadth of knowledge wins attention, while verbal power can deter argument. Neither guarantees that every claim is sound.