النشاط الثقافي لخيرالدين الزركلي1893-1976

Abstract

Khair Al-Din Al-Zirikli's personality is widely recognized as one of the influential figures who had a significant influence on the press and literary sphere in modern and current history. He played a crucial part in challenging the French via his ideas and writings. Khair Al-Din initiated a revolution against the French and opposed their presence in Damascus. As a result, he left Damascus and traveled to the Hijaz. From there, he embarked on a period of resistance and struggle against the oppressive rule and colonialism that plagued his country. He lived in different Arab countries, starting from Damascus and eventually settling in the Hijaz in 1920. In 1921, he relocated to the Emirate of Transjordan and then moved to Palestine amid the conflict between Palestinian Arabs, Jews, and the British.Despite his many travels, Khair al-Din continued to produce journalistic, literary, and historical works. He made significant contributions to the publication of many publications in Palestine, using them as a platform to voice his views. Khair Al-Din Al-Zarkali is widely regarded as one of the most exceptional poets of his day. His poetry exhibited a powerful expression, precise imagery, and magnificent musicality, reflecting his deep love for and yearning for the country. He skillfully depicted the beauty of nature, portrayed the tragedies faced by its people, and vividly described their harsh suffering under foreign occupation. Furthermore, he mourned the loss of the nation's heroes and prominent figures. These poems were compiled in his collection.In addition to his journalistic and literary endeavors, Khair Al-Din also wrote many historical works and compiled an encyclopedia of knowledge. Due to the nature of the study, it was necessary to divide it into an introduction and four subjects, which are then followed by a conclusion. In the first segment, the text discusses the historical figure Khair Al-Din Al-Zarikli. The second section focuses on the media encyclopedia created by Khair Al-Din Al-Zarikli. Lastly, the fourth subject covers the collection of works by Khair Al-Din Al-Zarikli. Notable works included in this research are Khair Al-Din Al-Zarkali's Encyclopedia of Information, The Arabian Peninsula during the reign of King Abdul Aziz, Ibrahim al-Alawneh's Khairal Al-Din Al-Zarkali, Study and Documentation, and Khairal Al-Din Al-Zarkali, the historian, writer, author of the Book of Information. Additional sources listed in the research's bibliography are also consulted.