Ḥusn al-ibtidāʾ is excellence in beginning a composition. The first words should be well chosen, their meaning accessible and their phrasing attractive enough to invite the listener onward.
Unnecessary obscurity or awkwardness in the first sentence can weaken even strong subsequent content. Clarity and suitability therefore outweigh purely decorative complexity.
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Iqtibas, Tadmeen, Aqd, Hall, Talmih and the Art of Literary Openings and Endings
Ḥusn al-ibtidāʾ is excellence in beginning a composition. The first words should be well chosen, their meaning accessible and their phrasing attractive enough to invite the listener onward.
Unnecessary obscurity or awkwardness in the first sentence can weaken even strong subsequent content. Clarity and suitability therefore outweigh purely decorative complexity.