al-Barquqi
- Died
- 1363 AH
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Abd al-Rahman al-Barquqi (1293–1363 AH / 1876–1944 CE) was an Egyptian man of letters, historian, and journalist, best known for founding the literary periodical Majallat al-Bayan and for his commentary on the poetry of al-Mutanabbi.
Early Life and Education
His full name was Abd al-Rahman ibn Abd al-Rahman ibn Sayyid ibn Ahmad al-Barquqi. He was born in the village of Munyat Janaj in the Disuq district of the Gharbiyya province in Egypt. He received his education at al-Azhar, where he studied under Shaykh Sayyid al-Marsafi and attended the lessons of Shaykh Muhammad Abduh.
Literary Career
In 1910 CE, al-Barquqi established the monthly publication Majallat al-Bayan, which became a prominent forum for contemporary Egyptian literary figures, including Abbas Mahmud al-Aqqad, Ibrahim Abd al-Qadir al-Mazini, Abd al-Rahman Shukri, and Muhammad al-Siba'i. He placed great emphasis on stylistic elegance and eloquent prose, expending his own personal wealth in the publication of his journal. In addition to his journalistic work, he composed commentaries and anthologies, notably his edition and commentary Sharh Diwan al-Mutanabbi and his two-volume anthology of selected Arabic prose and verse, al-Dhakha'ir wa-al-'Abqariyyat (Treasures and Masterpieces).
Standing and Death
Acquaintances portrayed al-Barquqi as engaging in conversation and charming in company. He died in Jumada al-Akhira 1363 AH (1944 CE).
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List of Works
Majallat al-Bayan was an Egyptian monthly cultural and literary periodical that served as a forum for modern Arabic literature and translated Western thought. Covering topics such as literature, history, philosophy, ethics, education, sociology, criticism, fiction, health, and domestic management, the publication sought to synthesize the intellectual heritage of the Arab world and the West while avoiding partisan political and religious polemics.
Al-Dhakha'ir wa-al-'Abqariyyat (Treasures and Masterpieces) is a comprehensive Arabic literary and cultural anthology. Originating from an effort to select and refine classical heritage texts, it brings together verified, eloquent aphorisms, poetry, and concise linguistic and scientific inquiries drawn from classical sources and organized into thematic books and chapters.