Ibn al-Sikkīt, Abū Yūsuf Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq (d. 244/858)

Ibn Sikkit, known for his profound scholarship in Arabic language and literature, was a distinguished tutor to the Abbasid caliphs' children. His contributions to the fields of philology, poetry, and lexicography were monumental. Among his notable works are 'Kitab al-Alfaz' (Book of Words) and 'Isharat al-I'jaz' (Indications of Inimitability), which delve into the nuances of Arabic lexicon and the linguistic miracles of the Quran, respectively. His dedication to preserving the Arabic language an...See more