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ISSN (Online): 2664-4398
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Al-Qamar,Volume9Issue2(April-June2026)
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Prosodic Circles and Their Impact on the Rhythmic Structure
of Arabic Poetry:The Mujtalab Circle as a Model Study
Hafiza Azka Afzal
Visiting lecturer, Department of Arabic, GCU, Faisalabad
Qamar UN nisa
Visiting lecturer, Department of Arabic, GCU, Faisalabad
Abstract
This study examines the concept of prosodic circles (al-dawāʾir al-
ʿarūḍiyyah) in Arabic prosody, with a particular focus on the
Mujtalab Circle, which includes the poetic meters of al-Hazaj, al-
Rajaz, and al-Ramal. The research aims to clarify the theoretical
foundations of prosodic circles as developed by Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad
al-Farahidi, who introduced a systematic and innovative method for
classifying Arabic poetic meters based on patterns of syllabic
structure, including causes (asbāb) and pegs (awtād).
The study highlights how these circles function as a structural
framework that reveals the interrelationship between different poetic
meters. Special attention is given to the Hazaj meter as the original
form within the Mujtalab Circle, analyzing its rhythmic structure,
patterns, and poetic usage.
Furthermore, the research explores the prosodic variations, including
zihāfāt (metrical modifications) and ʿilal (metrical defects), and
their influence on the rhythmic flow of poetry.
The methodology adopted in this study is descriptive and analytical,
relying on the examination of classical examples to demonstrate
theoretical concepts.The findings indicate that prosodic circles
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