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Thought of the Arabic Syntax Reform By Ibrahim al-Samaraʾi Foundations and Aspects
Journal
Al-Qanatir International Journal of Islamic Studies
ISSN
2289-9944
Date Issued
2024
Author(s)
Mohd Nizwan Musling
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Abstract
The concept of reform in any field relies on the motivations and principles established by its proponents, who often draw on modern research methodologies developed in Europe or the West. However, the contributions of early modern syntax Arab scholars, particularly those who graduated from European universities, have not been thoroughly examined. This study aims to explore the contributions of one such reformer, Ibrāhīm al-Sāmarā’ī, focusing on his objective views regarding the foundations and manifestations necessary for the transformation of Arabic grammar. Utilizing a descriptive-analytical approach, this research analyzes Ibrāhīm al-Sāmarā’ī’s works in this area, along with other relevant studies, to discuss them in accordance with grammatical and linguistic principles. The main findings of this research indicate that the reform of Arabic grammar by Ibrāhīm al-Sāmarā’ī is based on seven principles: expanding the scope of Arabic grammar; adopting the descriptive method for language research; excluding non-linguistic elements from grammatical study; abolishing the concept of grammatical governance; eliminating all forms of grammatical causation; canceling estimated parsing, local parsing, and sentence parsing; and restructuring grammatical materials, eliminating some, and basing the division of Arabic sentences on the state and nature of the predicate.
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