The opinions of the grammarian Al-Rammānī in my commentary on (the Book of Sibawayh and the Book of Usul)

Abstract

The approach to defining the topic of morphology is the foundation upon which morphological research relies in constructing its claims, establishing its objectives, and clarifying its issues. Due to the importance of morphology, there have been studies addressing the morphological lesson, some of which focused on its general methodology, while others addressed its prominent figures. This study explores the morphological aspect of a great scholar who explained the book of Sibawayh in his two works: "Explanation of the Book of Sibawayh" and "Explanation of the Book of Usul." These explanations did not limit themselves to the words of Sibawayh or Ibn al-Sarraj, but also referenced many of the scholars of grammar, such as Al-Khalil, Al-Akhfash, Al-Jurjani, Al-Mazini, Al-Mubarrad, and Al-Zajjaj. All of these were mentioned by Al-Rammani in his explanations, and their views were studied and explained. However, they did not achieve the status that Sibawayh attained in the eyes of Al-Rammani. It is well known to the knowledgeable that every study has its own specific methodology, which yields beneficial results and accurate conclusions. The methodology of such studies, which often involve rebuttals and preferences, is descriptive, analytical, and evaluative. The study is based on describing the phenomenon, analyzing it, and evaluating it. It presented the opinions and statements on each issue, which Al-Rammani addressed while attributing them to their authors; I presented the views on each issue and then examined how close these views are to Al-Rammani’s opinion, or how far they are from it. I chose these issues to highlight Al-Rammani's view on them and whether it aligns with or contradicts those who preceded him, and whether there are any who disagreed with Al-Rammani in his opinions.