النشر مسك والوجوه دنا نير وأطراف الأكفُ عَتَم (1)

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Original Poetry

النشر مسك والوجوه دنا نير وأطراف الأكفُ عَتَم (1)

Translation

The spreading is like musk and the faces are bright And the fingertips are darkened

Explanation

This line of poetry uses vivid imagery to convey a sense of beauty and richness. 'The spread is like musk' suggests a pervasive and pleasant fragrance, likening it to musk, which is a symbol of luxury and allure. 'The faces are like dinars' implies that the faces are bright and valuable, akin to gold coins. 'And the fingertips are darkened' could suggest a contrast, perhaps indicating the toil or effort behind the beauty, or it could be a reference to the use of henna, a traditional adornment. This use of metaphor and simile is typical of classical Arabic poetry, which often celebrates beauty and elegance through such comparisons.

Word Dictionary

WordEasy MeaningTranslationPron.
النشرالانتشارspreadal-nashr
مسكعطرmuskmisk
والوجوهوالأوجهand the faceswal-wujuh
دناقريبneardanaa
نيرمضيءbrightnayir
وأطرافونهاياتand the tipswa-atraf
الأكفُالأيديthe palmsal-akuffu
عَتَممظلمdarkeneda'tam

Poet & Context

Poet
EraClassical Arabic Poetry

The poet of this specific line is not identified, but it reflects the style of classical Arabic poetry, which is known for its rich imagery and use of metaphor.


WhenClassical period
WhyThis line reflects the classical Arabic poetic tradition, which often used rich and evocative imagery to convey beauty, nature, and human emotions.
FormClassical Arabic Poetry

Themes & More

BeautyImageryContrast
Metaphor: 'النشر مسك' compares the spread to musk, suggesting a pervasive fragrance.Simile: 'الوجوه دنا نير' compares faces to dinars, indicating brightness and value.Imagery: Vivid descriptions create a sensory experience of sight and smell.
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