Course Description
Al-Ājrūmiyyah is a foundational text in Arabic grammar authored by Imām Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Ṣanhājī, commonly known as Ibn Ājrūm. This concise and widely studied primer introduces the fundamental principles of Arabic syntax (Naḥw), making it an essential resource for beginners aiming to understand the Arabic language, particularly the grammar used in the Qur’an, Hadith, and classical texts. The course focuses on understanding word classifications, sentence structures, and grammatical rules that form the basis of Arabic expression.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Al-Ājrūmiyyah
- Biography of Ibn Ājrūm
- Significance of Al-Ājrūmiyyah in Arabic grammar
- The Arabic Word: Ism, Fiʿl, and Ḥarf
- Definitions and examples of nouns (Ism), verbs (Fiʿl), and particles (Ḥarf)
- Differentiating between the three categories
- Nouns: Types and Signs
- Marfūʿ (nominative), Manṣūb (accusative), and Majrūr (genitive)
- Indicators of each case
- Verbs: Types and Tenses
- Past (Māḍī), present (Muḍāriʿ), and imperative (Amr)
- Verbs’ relationship with subjects
- Sentence Structures: Jumla Ismiyyah and Jumla Fiʿliyah
- Nominal sentences (Jumla Ismiyyah)
- Verbal sentences (Jumla Fiʿliyah)
- The Mubtadaʾ and Khabar (Subject and Predicate)
- Rules of agreement between subject and predicate
- Common mistakes in constructing sentences
- Iʿrab (Grammatical Analysis)
- Definition of Iʿrab
- Signs of Iʿrab: vowels and letters
- Indeclinable Words: Mabnī vs. Muʿrab
- Definitions and examples of Mabnī (indeclinable)
- Understanding Muʿrab (declinable words)
- Prepositions (Ḥurūf al-Jarr) and Their Effect
- Common prepositions in Arabic
- How prepositions change the case of nouns
- Advanced Topics: Idhāfah, Adjectives, and Emphasis
- Rules of possessive constructions (Idhāfah)
- Agreement between nouns and adjectives
- Emphasis in Arabic sentences
Course Objectives
- To understand the basic principles of Arabic grammar and syntax.
- To classify words as Ism, Fiʿl, or Ḥarf and identify their roles in sentences.
- To construct grammatically correct Arabic sentences.
- To analyze the grammatical case endings of nouns and verbs.
- To develop foundational skills for understanding the Qur’an and Islamic texts in Arabic.
Revision Questions
- Who was Ibn Ājrūm, and what is the significance of Al-Ājrūmiyyah?
- What are the three classifications of Arabic words, and how are they defined?
- What are the signs that indicate a word is a noun (Ism)?
- How can you identify whether a verb is in the past (Māḍī), present (Muḍāriʿ), or imperative (Amr) tense?
- What is the difference between a nominal sentence (Jumla Ismiyyah) and a verbal sentence (Jumla Fiʿliyah)?
- What is the role of the Mubtadaʾ and Khabar in a sentence?
- What is Iʿrab, and why is it important in Arabic grammar?
- What are the signs of Marfūʿ, Manṣūb, and Majrūr nouns?
- What is the difference between Mabnī and Muʿrab words?
- How do prepositions (Ḥurūf al-Jarr) affect the case of nouns?
- What is the purpose of Idhāfah in Arabic sentences?
- How do adjectives agree with nouns in Arabic?
- How is emphasis conveyed in Arabic grammar?
- What is the difference between definite and indefinite nouns in Arabic?
- What are the common particles (Ḥarf) used in Arabic, and what are their functions?
- How do you determine the subject of a verb in a verbal sentence?
- What is the role of case endings in Arabic, and how do they indicate grammatical function?
- How can one differentiate between a noun and a particle in Arabic?
- What is the grammatical rule for constructing possessive phrases (Idhāfah)?
- How do prepositions connect with verbs and nouns in Arabic?
- What are some examples of Muʿrab words, and how do their endings change?
- What is the function of Ḥurūf al-Jarr in Arabic syntax?
- How can understanding Al-Ājrūmiyyah aid in the study of the Qur’an and Hadith?
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