Note 459 — KAMAR AL-ZAMAN AND THE JEWELLER’S WIFE.[375] (continued 2)

I would here remind the reader that “’Arabiyyun” pl. ’Urb is a man of pure Arab race, whether of the Ahl al-Madar (= people of mortar, i.e. citizens) or Ahl al-Wabar (= tents of goat or camel’s hair); whereas “A’rábiyyun” pl. A’ráb is one who dwells in the Desert whether Arab or not. Hence the verse:—

They name us Al-A’ráb but Al-’Urb is our name.