Al-Hamadhani’s Thesaurus

Al-Hamadhani’s Thesaurus: Selected Arabic Words and Usage

Al-Alfāẓ al-Kitābiyyah by ʿAbd al-Raḥmān b. ʿĪsā al-Hamadhānī stands as one of the most refined and comprehensive references on Classical Arabic vocabulary and expression. I am honored to present this seminal work to the English-speaking world in the form of a structured thesaurus. This edition is intended not only to broaden the reader’s lexical repertoire, but also to provide clarity on the nuanced usage of words in their original contexts. In doing so, it serves as a valuable resource for those seeking a sounder comprehension of the Qur’an and Sunnah, and plays a role in safeguarding the linguistic legacy of the Arabic language.