A brief explanation of the Lameyah Al-Ajam

Kamal al-Din Muhammad Musa al-Damiri Subject of the book: Edabsana Edition: 1443 AH - 2022 AD Edition number: Second Number of volumes: 1 Number of parts: 1 Book size: 25 cm Number of pages: 384 pages Type of paper: Fine Shamua Number of print colors: Two Binding type: Cardboard ISBN: 978-9953-498-16-4 A brief explanation of the "Lamiyat al-‘Ajam," which is a summary of the book "Where the Literature of the Non-Arabs" that the poet al-Tughra’i composed, comparing it with "Lamiyat al-‘Arab" by al-Shanfarī in literary rank and artistic value, despite differences in subject matter. The "Lamiyat al-‘Ajam" has gained attention in literary circles, with lovers of literature memorizing and citing it, praising its high status and the nobility of its author. Many experts in Arabic literature have benefited from its treasures, delved into it, extracted its jewels, and uncovered its hidden treasures. Among those who contributed to clarifying its content was the literary historian Khalil ibn Aybik al-Safadi, who employed a thorough and detailed approach. He also included anecdotes and strange stories, which some considered flaws despite its value. The jurists wished that this useful book would be free of what might be criticized. Our Imam al-Damiri, may Allah have mercy on him, summarized and refined al-Safadi’s explanation to enhance the benefit from the original’s valuable content. He removed the frivolous poetry and the inappropriate stories out of piety. Then he carefully selected and polished it, choosing only the most elegant and captivating verses and literary pieces that stir joy and delight the ears, so that no one after him could claim to match it. When the Dar Al-Minhaj decided to publish this literary masterpiece and present it to Arabic speakers, they entrusted its editing to their esteemed committee, with their scholarly competence, high ambitions, literary expertise, and extensive knowledge of Arabic sciences and this field. Thanks be to Allah, the book was published with meticulous editing, careful verification, and precise proofreading, accompanied by a detailed analysis of printing techniques and elegant presentation, as excellence is one of its primary goals. To all lovers of literature, here is this book, adorned with the beauty of elegance.