Dictionary of wind terms (study and dictionary)

Abstract

 Abstract :                                                                                                                                

Lexicographical studies are among the most important studies within the field of linguistics. Lexicons are among the most important works among Arabs, and they are the focus of our research, entitled "A Dictionary of Wind Terms." "Wind" occupies a special place in the Arab-Islamic heritage, as it appears in the Holy Qur'an and the Prophetic Hadith with multiple meanings and profound connotations that transcend its natural, material meaning.

Arabic linguists have distinguished between "wind" and "winds." In the singular, "wind" often connotes torment and vengeance, while in the plural, "winds" connotes mercy and goodness. This linguistic distinction reflects the precision of Arabic in expressing the various meanings of the same natural phenomenon.

Interpreters have treated the wind as a sign of God's power and wisdom. Sometimes it heralds rain and fertility, and at other times, it is a tool of torment and destruction for tyrannical peoples. This diversity of functions has led commentators to extract numerous lessons and sermons from it.  The Arabs paid special attention to the wind in Arabic poetry, comparing it to horses in its speed and to messengers in its ability to convey news. They made it a symbol of change and renewal. They also used it in similes and metaphors to express feelings and psychological states.

Therefore, this research aims to define the terms wind appearing in dictionaries, identify its types, and provide commentaries on them from lexicographers, linguists, and commentators. In this study, we followed a descriptive approach, which best suits the nature of the research topic and its objectives.