Key Works of Al-Bashir Al-Ibrahimi
Al-Bashir Al-Ibrahimi was a distinguished writer and a scholar in linguistics, deeply engaged in its most intricate aspects. His contributions extend to Islamic legislation and foundational principles, as well as explorations of language and its subtleties, alongside discussions on Islamic virtues and ethics.
Al-Ibrahimi’s writing is characterized by a unique reformative style, reflecting his identity as a fighter, reformer, poet, and revolutionary. He crafted numerous notable poetic epics. Below is a presentation of some of his most significant works:
- The Book of the People of Faith.
- The Wisdom of Legitimacy of Zakat in Islam.
- Homogeneity and Anomaly in the Arabic Language.
- Secrets of the Arabic Pronouns.
- The Novel of the Kahina of Aurès.
- Ethics and Virtues.
- The Eyes of Insights.
- A poetic epic consisting of (36,000) verses.
In addition, the following works can also be highlighted:
- The Book of Associations and Exemptions in the Arabic Language.
- Secrets of the Arabic Pronouns.
- The Naming by Source.
- Characteristics that Occur in the Form of ‘Fa’al’.
- The Novel of the Kahina of Aurès.
- The Historical Rhymed Epic.
- Miscellaneous Fatwas.
- A Series of Volumes on the Works of Imam Muhammad Al-Bashir Al-Ibrahimi.
About Al-Bashir Al-Ibrahimi
Al-Bashir Al-Ibrahimi was born on June 13, 1889, in the village of Ras Al-Wadi in eastern Algeria. He was a scholar and jurist with extensive knowledge in language, literature, and legislation. He dedicated his expertise to national service and the defense of the Arabic language. His upbringing in a family that valued education and his memorization of the Quran from an early age played a significant role in shaping his intellectual journey.
Besides memorizing the Holy Quran, he mastered the works of Ibn Malik, Ibn Ma’t al, and two anthologies of Al-Hafiz Al-Iraqi concerning biography and narration. His orientation was both Islamic and nationalist, which he advocated in his articles and books. He critically assessed the government post-independence for straying from Islamic principles, resulting in his isolation and forced confinement.
Al-Bashir Al-Ibrahimi’s Contributions
Al-Ibrahimi taught in private schools and delivered lectures at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. Following the exit of the Turks from the city, he received an invitation from the government to teach at the only secondary school at the time, the Sultanate School. He was also offered the position of head of education in Medina but declined and returned to Algeria to focus on commerce with his children.
In 1931, he became the Vice President of the Association of Muslim Scholars and founded the Dar Al-Hadith School in 1937. He passed away in his home while under house arrest on March 20, 1965.
Al-Bashir Al-Ibrahimi’s Meeting with Scholars
During his stay in Medina, Al-Ibrahimi accompanied Sheikh Abdul Hamid Ben Badis, maintaining an interest in Algeria’s conditions and exploring pathways to national revival. He also met with Sheikh Belkacem Ben Mubarek Ben Farhat Tebessi and Sheikh Tayeb Ben Muhammad Al-Aqbi. Together, these scholars laid the foundation for a significant Islamic jihadist initiative aimed at resisting French colonization in Algeria.