LessonsFasaha of the Speaker, Balagha of Discourse and Contextual AppropriatenessQuiz

AspectEstablished facultyPassing state
DurationSettled abilityOccasional condition
ExampleExpressing new ideas fluentlyReciting one memorized fluent sentence
What is judgedGeneral expressive capacityPerformance on one occasion

This does not mean that a capable speaker can never make a mistake. A momentary lapse does not necessarily destroy an established capacity.

Equally, knowing a few correct expressions does not establish a general malaka; the faculty is seen in competent expression across diverse intended meanings.

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A faculty contrasted with a passing state

Fasaha of the Speaker, Balagha of Discourse and Contextual Appropriateness

This does not mean that a capable speaker can never make a mistake. A momentary lapse does not necessarily destroy an established capacity.

Equally, knowing a few correct expressions does not establish a general malaka; the faculty is seen in competent expression across diverse intended meanings.