LessonsChapter Eight: Ijaz, Itnab and Musawah — Brevity, Amplification and BalanceQuiz

Not every phrase inserted inside a sentence is a parenthesis. An adjective, circumstantial accusative, or verbal complement may be part of its normal syntax. An i‘tirad is a separate clause serving an additional purpose between connected elements.

«جَاءَ زَيْدٌ مُسْرِعًا» — «مسرعًا» is a circumstantial accusative, not a parenthesis.
«جَاءَ زَيْدٌ — رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ — مُسْرِعًا» — «رحمه الله» is an inserted prayer.

The first reports how Zayd came; the second adds a distinct expression of concern while keeping that information intact.

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Parenthetical clause versus adjective or circumstance

Chapter Eight: Ijaz, Itnab and Musawah — Brevity, Amplification and Balance

Not every phrase inserted inside a sentence is a parenthesis. An adjective, circumstantial accusative, or verbal complement may be part of its normal syntax. An i‘tirad is a separate clause serving an additional purpose between connected elements.

«جَاءَ زَيْدٌ مُسْرِعًا» — «مسرعًا» is a circumstantial accusative, not a parenthesis.
«جَاءَ زَيْدٌ — رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ — مُسْرِعًا» — «رحمه الله» is an inserted prayer.

The first reports how Zayd came; the second adds a distinct expression of concern while keeping that information intact.