Late Professor Abdallah El-Tayeb Abdalla Eltayeb (2 June 1921 -19 June 2003) was a prominent Sudanese scholar of the Arabic language.[1] He was born in the village of Temirab west of Damer City. He received his primary education in the cities of Kasala, Damer and Barbr, graduated from Gordon Memorial College (now known as University of Khartoum -1942), and received his PhD from School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London in 1950. Honorary doctorate in Arts, University of Khartoum, 1981. Professor in University of Khartoum, 1986 Honorary doctorate from University of Kanu, Nigeria. Honrary doctorate in Arts from Gezira University. He was elected first as a Dean of the Faculty of Arts (1961–1974) and then as the President (1974–1975) of the University of Khartoum. He was the first Director of the University of Juba (1975–1976) and the founder and Provost [2] of Abdullahi Bayero College (1964-1966) which later became Bayero University Kano. Abdallah El-Tayeb belongs to the well-known Al-Majazeeb Family, a family of old history in teaching the holy Qur’an. It introduced a great number of scholars, poets and writers to Sudan. It was one of the families that availed itself of all whatever available to acquire knowledge and culture. It combined between pure Arab and modern Western cultures. It delved in it and became a pioneer to modern Arab scholars of today in the fields of Arabic language, its history and arts. It we want to present Professor Abdallah El-Tayeb contribution to enriching Arab scientific heritage in the midst of the past century, and his impact on setting the major basis for national culture in Sudan, we should look at it through a modern mirror he created as well as the creation of other writers, poets and even politicians who paved the way with their cultivated thought of Sudans independence and had handled various issues related to human knowledge through a view independent of colonialist culture and connected Sudan since early 1940s with the issues of vital Aran nation – whose efforts culminated in Sudan emergence as an Afro-Arab independent state. Despite various ethnicities inhabiting Sudan, the history Arab entrance in Sudan, the falling apart of Christian kingdoms in the 16th century, emergence of Islamic Kingdoms, Al-Mahdisms victory over Egyptian-Turkish colonization (1885), had inspired intellectual and cultivated Sudanese and inflamed sentiments of loyalty to the homeland, preserving its unity and history and dealing with Arab culture not as a pass or bridge to Africa but absorbing it, adding to it and redrafting it depending on Sudanese nations civilized heritage throughout ages. When the Mahdist state fell apart (1885 – 1896) Sudan had fallen prey to neo-colonization and various kings of practices that drained its resources, attempts to disunite it, undermine its capacity and national loyalty in order to satisfy the demands of low administrative cadres in civil service. However, the movement of the cultivated who graduated in those schools dedicated their devotion to the Arab World, and succeeded in getting connected with intellectual movement. The pioneers generation had contributed to establishment of newspapers and intellectual magazine such as (Sudan Newspaper) founded by Hussein Sharif in 1903 appeared at the beginning of this century. He wrote incidents and history guide us, writers and poet in every nation and generation are leaders of nations; they are the key to close minds and hearts. The appearance of intellectual newspapers and magazines continued. To cite few here; Al-Raed (1914), Sudans Civilization (1919), all of which pave the way for the 1924. Revelation lead by Officer Ali Abdul Latif that united the educated Sudanese under one body in their names in 1918; whose ideas and documents are perceived of the basis of independent Sudan, which eventually saw the lights in 1956. Professor Abdallah El-Tayeb, holder of PhD. from the University of London in 1950, had unarguably contributed to redrafting the ideas of the Graduates Conference in Sudanese life as educational and intellectual revolution in harmony with efforts by other cultured Sudanese in various fields of human knowledge in building modern Sudan in its present shape after 1956. He authored many poems, compiled in Asdaa Al-Neel published by Dr. Taha Hussein in 1960. The book was received by various critics. Speaking for himself, he said that he was neither reactionary nor ignorant of modernization or object renewal. One of the editors of Africa Encyclopedia, Ghana 1964. Vice Chancellor of University of Khartoum, 1964. Vice Chancellor of University of Juba 1975 Voluntary retirement from University of Khartoum, 1976. High Education Professor, College of Arts and Human Studies, University of Sidi Mohammed bin Abdallah, Fas, Morocco, 1977. Distinct Teacher for life at University of Khartoum (honorary position) 1977. Head of Arabic Language Academy, Khartoum, 1990. Head of Board of Directors of University of Khartoum, 1993 President of Writers Union, 1995 Participated in teaching, symposiums in various Arab, African and Asian states and Britain (1985 – 1993). Contributed to radio broadcasting in Sudan since 1940. Interpreted the Holy Quran from A – Z, clearly and with devotion from 1958 – 1993, accompanied by Sheikh Siddiq Ahmed Hamdoun. Took part in national, educational and university theatrical activities. Composed various plays and a poetic play performed many times. Was selected many times to be on the panel of King Faisal International Award and others. Had literature lesson on Sudan Radio, titled The lecture of the week. Had another lesson on the TV Biographies and News.
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