LessonsThe Raḥbiyyah Maqāmah — An Accusation, an Unusual Oath and a Hundred-Mithqāl OfferQuiz

«وَالْعُيُونَ بِالْحَوَرِ، وَالْحَوَاجِبَ بِالْبَلَجِ، وَالْمَبَاسِمَ بِالْفَلَجِ»
And eyes with the striking contrast of their white and dark, brows with clear separation, and smiles with graceful spaces between the teeth.

Ḥawar describes contrast in the eyes, balaj openness between the brows, and falaj attractive spacing of the front teeth. The similar-sounding last two words refer to distinct features.

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Eyes, brows and smiles

The Raḥbiyyah Maqāmah — An Accusation, an Unusual Oath and a Hundred-Mithqāl Offer

«وَالْعُيُونَ بِالْحَوَرِ، وَالْحَوَاجِبَ بِالْبَلَجِ، وَالْمَبَاسِمَ بِالْفَلَجِ»
And eyes with the striking contrast of their white and dark, brows with clear separation, and smiles with graceful spaces between the teeth.

Ḥawar describes contrast in the eyes, balaj openness between the brows, and falaj attractive spacing of the front teeth. The similar-sounding last two words refer to distinct features.