A Thesaurus of Assumed Synonyms in Arabic by Abu Hilal al-Askari is an English reference work published by Darussalam Publishers that presents a classical lexical study of Arabic vocabulary, focusing on the subtle relationships between words that are assumed to be synonyms and explaining their distinct meanings and proper usage. It is adapted from the classical work Al-Furuq fi al-Lughah, a seminal treatise on the differences (furuq) between similar Arabic terms, so readers can understand why seemingly equivalent words have unique semantic shades and contexts, supported by examples drawn from the Qur’an, Hadith, and Islamic jurisprudence. This book is valuable for advanced Arabic learners, linguists, translators, scholars of Islamic sciences, and researchers who require precise understanding of Arabic lexical nuance and usage.
552 pages. 18 × 25 cm. English language with four-colour print.
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Detailed lexical analysis: Explores “assumed synonyms” in the Arabic language, showing how terms that appear similar differ in meaning, usage, and context, with examples from core Islamic texts to solidify understanding.
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Qur’anic, Hadith & jurisprudence examples: Uses real linguistic evidence from scripture and classical Islamic literature to demonstrate authentic usage and subtle semantic distinctions.
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Scholarly reference for advanced learners: Provides comprehensive support for Arabic research, translation work, and deep linguistic study, helping readers refine vocabulary mastery and lexical precision.
Best English reference for scholars, translators, and advanced Arabic students who want to understand subtle semantic differences and correct lexical usage in classical Arabic. Perfect for Arabic linguistics research, Qur’anic and Hadith studies, advanced language students, and professional translators.
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