Examples of Classical Arabic Words in the Dialect of Shahrān al-Ar’eda

Abstract

This research aims to clarify certain eloquent words in the dialect of Shahrān al-Ar’eda and explore their connection to classical Arabic by referencing ancient dictionaries such as Lisan al-Arab by Ibn Manzur, Miqayis al-Lughah by Ibn Faris, and Taj al-Arus by al-Zubaidi. It provides extensive evidence and examples, employing a historical approach that describes the words in the dialect, examines their usage, and compares them with their classical counterparts found in these dictionaries. The study also investigates the historical and genealogical background of Shahrān al-Ar’eda, detailing the tribe’s branches, locations, and prevalent dialectal phenomena to establish connections with the dialect. The research is organized into an introduction, a preface, and two main sections. The preface discusses the concept of classical Arabic, the nature of dialects, and their interrelationship. The first section provides an overview of the Shahrān al-Ar’eda tribe and its linguistic features, while the second section presents examples of eloquent words in the dialect and traces their origins in ancient dictionaries. The study concludes that the Shahrān dialect has roots in classical Arabic, with selected words aligning with those documented in historical language sources.