LessonsIqtibas, Tadmeen, Aqd, Hall, Talmih and the Art of Literary Openings and EndingsQuiz

Ḥusn al-takhalluṣ is a well-managed movement from one subject or purpose to another through a meaningful connection. The listener senses continuity rather than an abrupt jump.

A poem may move from an image of light to praise of a benefactor by linking the source of light to generosity. The connection makes the move from description to praise coherent.

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Ḥusn al-takhalluṣ: a graceful transition

Iqtibas, Tadmeen, Aqd, Hall, Talmih and the Art of Literary Openings and Endings

Ḥusn al-takhalluṣ is a well-managed movement from one subject or purpose to another through a meaningful connection. The listener senses continuity rather than an abrupt jump.

A poem may move from an image of light to praise of a benefactor by linking the source of light to generosity. The connection makes the move from description to praise coherent.