wasf(m): attribute, trait

Description of wasf: Wasf , plural aw??f, refers to an ancient style of Arabic poetry focused on detailed description or attribution of qualities to a subject. Unlike narrative forms that advance a plot, wasf emphasizes vivid, static portrayal through metaphors and imagery. Differs from panegyric poetry, which praises virtues for moral elevation, as wasf prioritizes sensory evocation over ethical judgment. In literary usage, poets like those in Abbasid Baghdad crafted entire collections on