In this article, we will review a valuable book dealing with cultural heritage, which is a book of heritage (al-Aqdas al-Farid). This book is one of the most prominent literary works that combines a variety of literary and scientific topics, such as news, genealogy, proverbs, poetry, performances, music, criticism, and rhetoric, as well as customs, traditions, and ethics. We will give you an in-depth look at this fascinating book.
Heritage Book (Alfred's Necklace)
A book version of the heritage book (Alfred Decade) has been released
Ibn Abd Rabbo under the supervision of Dr. Haitham al-Hajj Ali, as part of the Heritage Facilitation Series. The book was introduced by Dr. Salahuddin Salim Arqah Dan, Professor of Arab-Islamic Civilization at the Gulf University in Kuwait. The book consists of 210 pages of medium-sized pieces, and contains a collection of news, proverbs, wisdom, sermons, poems, and other materials.
The book is named after its division into chapters or books, with each section bearing the name of a precious stone, such as zabarjada, marjana, ruby, gemana, and pearl. The book provides a detailed reading of the writing styles and concepts adopted by Ibn “Abd Rabbah, making it an important reference for understanding traditional Arabic literature and Islamic cultural heritage.
In the introduction, Ibn Abd Rabbo describes his book The Book of Heritage (al-Aqd al-Farid)
It is a careful selection of literary gems. This description reflects the accuracy and quality of his selection of material, making the book a gem in Arabic literature.
Although Ibn Abd Rabbo was a resident of Andalusia, most of the book's material comes from the news of the people of the Levant, indicating his orientation towards Levantine culture and knowledge. The story of al-Sahib ibn Abbad, who sought to obtain a copy of al-Aqdal, and when he did, he declared that “their merchandise was returned to them,” shows the importance of the book and its shared cultural and scientific value between eastern Andalusia and the Levant.
Dr. Salah El-Din Selim points to the efforts of the Ministry of Culture in Egypt to abbreviate Arabic heritage books, stressing the importance of reintroducing these books to a wide range of readers. In an age of speed, abbreviation and simplification are essential to attract readers and meet their needs.
However, Dr. Salahuddin Salim points out that Ibn Abd Rabbo's al-Aqd is a deep and complex book that cannot be easily understood in a single reading, and therefore, trying to summarize and summarize its content is a great challenge.
Other books on heritage
Songs
Al-Aghani has an easy-to-understand and interesting style, combining poetry, literature, and history in a way that makes it interesting to the reader. It is not just a collection of poems, but also includes thousands of cultural and historical news and details that reflect the life of Arabs in the Jahiliyya and Islamic periods. The book provides a comprehensive description of Bedouin life, customs, traditions, and cultural patterns in those periods, making it a valuable resource for researchers and students in the fields of Arabic literature, history, and culture.
Statement and demonstration
Abu Amr al-Jahiz's al-Bayan wa al-Tibayyin is considered one of the most important works in the history of Arabic literature and rhetoric. This book is characterized by Al-Jahiz's depth in the study of the arts of statement and rhetoric and his deep understanding of the Arabic language and its development.
In the book, Al-Jahiz presents a variety of speeches, news, stories, and poetry, related to different topics. Through these texts, he analyzes Bayan and Tabayyin, the understanding and clarification of meaning, in a philosophical way that delves into aspects of language and literature.
Denominators
Badiuzzaman al-Hamdani's Maqamat is considered the first author in the art of maqamat, and it greatly enriched Arabic literature. This genre of Arabic literature was adopted by many writers after Badi al-Zaman, such as Hariri, al-Siyoti, and al-Zamakhshari. It is also considered one of the first precursors of the Arabic novel.
The book combines linguistic splendor with a variety of themes, addressing many issues and topics in an attractive and entertaining style. Badiuzzaman created fictional characters such as Issa ibn Hisham and Abu al-Fath al-Iskandari to carry the tales and adventures in Maqamat.
Thousand and One Nights
“One Thousand and One Nights” is considered one of the most important works in the Arabic heritage, as it includes a variety of tales that combine reality and fiction and combine mythology, history, people's customs, news of kings, jinns and animals. The book is one of the most famous and widespread Arabic books in the world.
Although no specific author is known, the book is believed to have been composed in multiple stages and by multiple characters, making the narrative style diverse and multivocal. The book has been translated into several languages and has inspired many writers and novelists in the West. The French translation by Antoine Gallant in 1704 predates the Arabic edition by more than a hundred years, showing the importance of this book in world literature and its great influence on modern narrative.
At the end of the discussion about heritage books such as The Book of Heritage (al-Aqdas al-Farid)
It is still necessary to emphasize the importance of this cultural and literary heritage that the Arab world possesses. These books are not just pages of paper, but a rich source of knowledge, wisdom and linguistic aesthetics that reflect the history, culture and philosophy of nations.
Exploring heritage books opens doors to a deeper understanding of past minds and hearts, and gives us an opportunity to connect with our past, traditions and cultural identity. It also contributes to the transfer of experiences and knowledge across generations, and promotes belonging and cultural awareness among individuals and communities.
We must preserve, publish, and document this precious legacy so that it remains available to future generations. Through our discovery and analysis of these books, we find ourselves on a date with wisdom, beauty, and a deep understanding of life and man.