Al-Ibda' fi al-'Arud الابداع في العروض

Al-Ibda’ fi al-’Arud is a brilliant classical treatise on the science of Arabic poetic meters (’Ilm al-’Arud and al-Qafiyah) authored by the classical scholar Ibn al-Farkhan.

While classical texts on Arabic prosody can often be dense and challenging to navigate, this work is celebrated for its structured approach to explaining the rhythmic patterns, poetic meters (buhur), and structural variations (zihaf and ’ilal) of Arabic poetry. It serves as an invaluable bridge between classical poetic theory and practical application for poets, linguists, and students of literature.

Special Features of This Edition

1. Meticulous Research by Dr. Umar Khalouf

The true strength of this publication lies in the expert critical editing (tahqeeq) of Dr. Umar Khalouf, widely recognized as one of the most prominent contemporary authorities on Arabic metrics. Dr. Khalouf has painstakingly verified the classical text of Ibn al-Farkhan, correcting historical errors, providing insightful annotations, and structuring the text to ensure maximum clarity for modern readers without compromising the integrity of the original classical work.

2. Signature Dar al-Lubab Production Quality

Published by Dar al-Lubab (Turkey), a house renowned for its superb standards of book production:

Exquisite Layout and Typography: Designed with precise, clear formatting specifically tailored for poetry, ensuring that the metric scales (tafa’il), verse divisions, and linguistic tables are crisp and easy to follow.

Premium Materials: Printed on high-grade, eye-friendly cream (chamois) paper with a durable, elegantly designed hardcover binding.

3. A Vital Tool for Poetry and Linguistics

This book goes beyond rote memorization, helping the reader develop a genuine auditory and structural appreciation of classical Arabic poetry. It is an indispensable manual for anyone wishing to write, critique, or correctly read classical Arabic poetry.

This edition is an essential acquisition for any serious library of Arabic linguistics, rhetoric, and Islamic scholarship, including your home library.