The Life and Scientific Personality of Ibn Al Dehhan en-Nahvi, the Sibeveyhi of His Era

Abstract

There Nahiv is one of the most important branches of the Arabic language. In history, there have been many scholars who have been trained in this field and have produced extremely valuable works. One of the scholars who have a great place and importance in the science of Nahiv is undoubtedly Ibn Dehhan en-Nahvi. Ibn Dehhan en-Nahvî (d.569), despite his value in nahiv and his great contribution to this science, İbn Dehhan is unfortunately not recognized enough. The number of scientific studies that provide information about him, just as in the world is almost non-existent in Turkey. He has recovered the appreciation of the scholars of his time for his scientific value. İn fact, because of his depth in nahiv science he was called “Sibeveyh of nahiv science”. He generally discussed the controversial and difficult subjects of nahiv science. Since this nahiv scholar was one of the leading sixth-century nativists and his name was mentioned in many languages and nahiv books, as well as the frequent mention of his name and works in biography sources, we deemed it necessary to consider his life and his scientific personality in our study. Thus we hope that it will to the recognition of this scholar and his scholarly personality who has a major role in the field of Arabic language and grammar.