The Difference

Translation

This book, “The Difference,” by the Islamic scholar Al-Sijistani, is a unique book that deals with the differences between humans and other animals in terms of language and body. The book begins by defining the mouth and its differences in language, then expands on explaining human body parts such as lips, labia, and jaws. The book shows an interest in language and the human body, and reflects artistic and linguistic thought in the field of Arabic language and jurisprudence.