Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi
Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi (718–786) was a lexicographer, cryptographer and writer.
Overview
Born at Basra in 718, died at Basra in 786.
In detail
An-Nadhar bin Syamil, Ibrahim al-Nazzam and Sibawayh are recorded as having studied under Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi. the recorded working language is Arabic.
The field of work recorded is cryptography, philology and musicology.
Works named in the authority record are Kitāb al-ʻAyn.
Sources
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