The Wisdom of Language and Certain Grammatically Motivated Rules According to Grammarians

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Azhar University

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This study posits that the teleological rationales deduced by grammarians serve as evidence of the Arabs' linguistic wisdom, indicating that their speech was not arbitrary. Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology, the research comprises an introduction, a preface, four chapters, and a conclusion. The preface defines the term "ʿillah" (cause or rationale) both linguistically and in the context of grammatical terminology. The first chapter, titled "The Authority of Teleological Reasoning and Its Benefits Among Grammarians," explores the legitimacy and advantages of such reasoning in grammatical analysis. The second chapter, "The Wisdom in the Arabic Language and Its Manifestations," examines the inherent wisdom and its various expressions within the language. The third chapter, "The Relationship Between Grammatical 'ʿillah' and Both Jurisprudential and Philosophical Rationales," investigates the connections between grammatical reasoning and analogous concepts in Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy. The fourth chapter, "The Wisdom of Language and Certain Grammatically Motivated Rules According to Grammarians," is divided into six sections, each addressing specific rules justified by linguistic wisdom. The conclusion summarizes the key findings, notably:​

The adoption of teleological reasoning in Arabic grammar emerged concurrently with the development of grammar itself.​
Grammatical rationales, whether teleological or otherwise, were formulated by the grammarians to substantiate grammatical rules.​
While some contemporary scholars have questioned the interpretations and rationales of traditional grammarians, others have supported them from a historical perspective, underscoring the necessity of such reasoning to uncover the wisdom and purpose inherent in the language.​

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