Lisan al-Arab by Imam Ibn Manzur

Lisan al-Arab by Imam Ibn Manzur – 8 Volumes

Author: Muhammad ibn Makram ibn Ali, Abu al-Fadl, Jamal al-Din Ibn Manzur al-Ansari al-Ruwaifi’i al-Ifriqi (d. 711 AH)

“Lisan al-Arab” by Imam Ibn Manzur is one of the most famous and comprehensive dictionaries in the Arabic language. It is a key reference for researchers in Arabic linguistics, compiling the vocabulary of the Arabic language in a detailed and comprehensive manner. Ibn Manzur, born in 630 AH/1232 AD, was a scholar, historian, and expert in Islamic jurisprudence and the Arabic language. He studied under prominent scholars of his time.

Features and Specifications:

• A comprehensive dictionary of the Arabic language.
• Includes annotations by linguists such as al-Yaziji and others.
• Spread over 8 volumes, making it a vast reference for Arabic studies.
• Contains word meanings, detailed linguistic explanations, and examples from classical Arabic texts.

Book Contents:

• A comprehensive lexicon covering the roots of Arabic words.
• Detailed explanations for each word’s meaning and usage in various contexts.
• Linguistic explanations of both ancient and modern Arabic vocabulary.

Additional Information:

• Written in the 7th century AH, it is one of the most important books in Arabic heritage.
• Ibn Manzur lost his eyesight in the later years of his life and passed away in Egypt in 711 AH/1311 AD.
• The available edition is published by Dar Ibn al-Jawzi, Cairo.