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

The forms of itnab differ in purpose: one highlights a special item; another widens scope; others clarify, reinforce, or protect the intended sense.

FormDistinct benefit
Specific after generalSpecial prominence
General after specificExpanded scope
Clarification after ambiguityUnfolding a general statement
Tawshi‘Explanation by a pair
TakrirEmphasis, encouragement or warning
I‘tiradUseful parenthetical clause
IghalStronger close
TadhyilIndependent reinforcing sentence
IhtirasProtection from misunderstanding
TakmilGreater excellence or beauty

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Side-by-side comparison of forms of itnab

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

The forms of itnab differ in purpose: one highlights a special item; another widens scope; others clarify, reinforce, or protect the intended sense.

FormDistinct benefit
Specific after generalSpecial prominence
General after specificExpanded scope
Clarification after ambiguityUnfolding a general statement
Tawshi‘Explanation by a pair
TakrirEmphasis, encouragement or warning
I‘tiradUseful parenthetical clause
IghalStronger close
TadhyilIndependent reinforcing sentence
IhtirasProtection from misunderstanding
TakmilGreater excellence or beauty