CategoryRelation of wording to purpose
ĪjāzComplete expression with economical wording
MusāwātWording proportionate to the intended meaning
IṭnābAdditional expression for a meaningful rhetorical gain
ḤashwSurplus wording lacking a suitable rhetorical benefit
Few words are not intrinsically excellent: omitting an essential proposition can ruin the message. More words are not intrinsically defective: reinforcement, qualification or prevention of misunderstanding can improve rhetorical fitness.
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Supplementary Practice 1: Applied Analysis of Faṣl, Waṣl, Ījāz and Iṭnāb
CategoryRelation of wording to purpose
ĪjāzComplete expression with economical wording
MusāwātWording proportionate to the intended meaning
IṭnābAdditional expression for a meaningful rhetorical gain
ḤashwSurplus wording lacking a suitable rhetorical benefit
Few words are not intrinsically excellent: omitting an essential proposition can ruin the message. More words are not intrinsically defective: reinforcement, qualification or prevention of misunderstanding can improve rhetorical fitness.