Sibawayh

Sibawayh: His Life and Book is an important reference for understanding the biography of the master of Arabic grammar and one of the greatest linguists, Amr ibn Uthman ibn Qanbar, known as Sibawayh. Author Ahmed Ahmed Badawi discusses Sibawayh's upbringing and academic journey, and how he transitioned from studying Hadith to devoting himself to grammar, studying under prominent figures such as Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad Al-Farahidi. The book reveals the significance of "The Book," the immortal work Sibawayh left behind as the first comprehensive grammatical encyclopedia and a solid foundation for Arabic language studies. The influence of "The Book" was not limited to its time; throughout the centuries, it remained an authority on the language and its constitution. Al-Jahiz even considered it the greatest gift given to caliphs. In this work, the author combines biography and analysis, presenting a comprehensive portrait of Sibawayh, both the man and the scholar, and his lasting impact on preserving and developing the Arabic language.

أحمد أحمد بدوي (1914–1981م) أديب وناقد مصري، عمل أستاذًا في الجامعات المصرية، وكتب دراسات مهمة في الأدب العربي الحديث، كما كان عضوًا في مجمع اللغة العربية.