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Ibn Durayd Azdi

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Ibn Durayd

9 Works
321 AH

Biography

Ibn Durayd Azdi was a distinguished Arab philologist, poet, and lexicographer. He made significant contributions to the Arabic language through his comprehensive works on grammar, poetry, and lexicography. Among his notable works is the 'Kitab al-Ishtiqaq,' which explores the etymology of Arabic words, and 'Jamharat Ash'ar al-Arab,' a collection of Arabic poetry that serves as an important reference for the language's poetic tradition. His expertise in the Arabic language and literature made him a revered figure among scholars and an essential reference in the study of Arabic philology.

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Born
al-Basra , iraq
Born
al-Nawusa , iraq