Names and types of rain among ancient Arabs

Weather of Arabia - Rain is considered one of the most important natural phenomena that has affected human life since ancient times. The Arabic language has recorded many different names and types of rain in ancient Arabic literature and poetry. This diversity in rain names reflects the deep cultural heritage and the close relationship between Arabs and natural phenomena. In this article, we will take a look at some of these distinctive names and types of rain among the Arabs in ancient times.

Ancient Arab names for rain:

Based on their living conditions in the desert, the Arabs were creative in naming rain with a large number of names, which shows its great value to them like a precious treasure. Among the most famous of these names are:

Spray

It is very small raindrops that condense from fog in the atmosphere near the ground.

The dew

The rain that is considered one of the lightest and weakest types of rain is what is known as light rain, which refers to light and intermittent rainfall.

The coming and the coming

It is heavy rain that causes floods to form.

rain

It is the rain that comes to water the plants that have become too yellow, bringing them back to life and renewing them.

Yaaloul

It is continuous rain.

Goodness

Heavy rain that waters everything.

Al-Dima

It is a type of continuous rain with stillness, and the plural is called “Dim”.

The box

It is large rain with a heavy diameter and strong precipitation.

The friend

It is constant rain

The barrage

Rain that is characterized by its large diameter and intense incidence.

The blinking

Rain that comes after the temperature increases.

Alhaya

It refers to the rain that brings life back to the earth after it dries up.

What is the strangest name given to rain by Arabs?

Answer: The Arabs give strange names to rain, and these names express the precise description and definition of its characteristics. In the book “Jamharat al-Lughah” by Ibn Duraid, he points out that the strongest and most severe way to describe rain is when it is said: “We were struck by rain from the hyena’s neighbor.” In "Lisan al-Arab" it is confirmed that the meaning of "jar al-dha'ab" is the most intense rain, as it appears as if it does not leave anything behind, without causing it to drip or drag.

Ibn Sayyidah in “Al-Muhkam” explains that the reason behind giving rain this name is that the rain causes a torrent that attracts hyenas and brings them out of their holes. That is why it is said “jar al-dhaba” to refer to heavy rain.

In addition to "jar hyena", there are also other strange names for rain such as "al-adr" , which means boldness, and is used to describe intense rain. The word "al-Qahf" is also used to describe the rain that comes suddenly and sweeps everything away.

These names reflect the rich heritage of Arabs in the field of environment and weather and how they interact with it. The diversity of these names reflects the diversity of climatic and environmental conditions that Arabs experienced in different regions and how rain affects their lives and economy.

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