Afif Dimashqiya (1931 - 1996) was a Lebanese linguist, researcher, academic, and translator known for his contributions to Arabic language studies and translations related to Islamic history and literature. He notably translated works by Lebanese-French novelist Amin Maalouf and Milan Kundera's 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being'. His writings on political thought, language history, and reforming Arabic grammar sparked discussions in Lebanon and the Arab world. In recognition of his influence, a lecture hall at the Lebanese University was named after him.
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Time Zone - Asia/Beirut (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Afif
chaste, virtuous, pure
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Afif Dimashqiya belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Beirut
Place of Death: Beirut
Educated At: Lebanese University | Sorbonne
Occupation: linguist | university teacher | translator | intellectual | writer
Employers: Lebanese University
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Libra 9 | 15 Libra 23 | 18 Capricorn 58 |
| Moon | 0 Virgo 15 | 2 Taurus 49 | 18 Aquarius 31 |
| Mercury | 6 Libra 29 | 2 Scorpio 35 | 25 Sagittarius 36 |
| Venus | 22 Libra 13 | 23 Virgo 13 | 19 Aquarius 20 |
| Mars | 14 Scorpio 23 | 10 Scorpio 57 | 24 Capricorn 4 |
| Jupiter | 16 Leo 50 | 23 Cancer 19 | 20 Leo 46 |
| Saturn | 17 Capricorn 8 | 27 Pisces 6 | 25 Capricorn 5 |
| Uranus | 17 Aries 29 | 1 Gemini 3 | 15 Aries 32 |
| Neptune | 6 Virgo 55 | 0 Aries 20 | 7 Virgo 44 |
| Pluto | 22 Cancer 7 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 21 Cancer 6 |
| Rahu | 4 Aries 45 | 16 Pisces 38 | 29 Pisces 47 |
| Ketu | 4 Libra 45 | 16 Virgo 38 | 29 Virgo 47 |
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