Dar Al-Kotob Al-Ilmiyah was founded in Beirut in 1971 by Muhammad Ali Baydoun, who still manages it. The house specializes in classical Islamic and Arabic heritage texts: theology, jurisprudence, hadith, Quranic exegesis, Arabic grammar and linguistics, and history. It also publishes academic studies and translations of heritage works into other languages. Its catalogue is large, with more than 10,000 titles reported and around 400 new works each year. On its own site, Sufism, hadith, biographies and grammar rank among its biggest subject areas, alongside a long list of periodicals. Students, researchers and libraries turn to it for printed editions of classical Arabic texts, and it also releases academic studies on these subjects.
Dar Al-Kotob Al-Ilmiyah at a glance
- Founded in Beirut in 1971 by Muhammad Ali Baydoun
- Reportedly more than 10,000 titles in print
- Releases around 400 new works a year
- Specializes in classical Islamic and Arabic heritage texts
Who is behind Dar Al-Kotob Al-Ilmiyah
- Muhammad Ali Baydoun (Founder). Source: en.wikipedia.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dar Al-Kotob Al-Ilmiyah publish?
Mainly classical Islamic and Arabic heritage works, such as hadith, jurisprudence, Sufism, grammar and history, plus academic studies.
Who founded it?
Muhammad Ali Baydoun founded it in Beirut in 1971 and still manages it.
How large is the catalogue?
It is reported to have more than 10,000 titles, with about 400 new works a year.