Grammatical Directives

Abstract

Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon our Master Muhammad, and upon his family and all his companions. To proceed:Arabic grammar (An-Nahw) is considered one of the most essential sciences of the Arabic language, as it focuses on regulating word endings and explaining their functions within a sentence, which facilitates a correct understanding of meanings. Among the significant topics in this science are the "Rules of Grammatical Directing" (Qawa'id al-Tawjih). The first to coin this term was Dr. Tammam Hassan. I have cited his definition and clarified the reason behind this naming, which stems from its association with grammatical justification (Ta'lil) and the directing of grammatical judgments during interpretation (Ta'wil).Following this, I presented the development and origin of the term "Rules of Grammatical Directing." Its beginnings coincided with the emergence of "Grammatical Justification" due to their close connection. I then reviewed the ancient designations given to these rules by Ibn al-Anbari, Ibn Hisham, and al-Suyuti, leading to an explanation of the difference between the "Rules of Grammatical Directing" and the "Rules of Grammatical Chapters." Furthermore, I highlighted the sources where these rules are most frequently mentioned, namely the books of grammatical disputes and, to a lesser extent, the commentary books (Al-Shuruh), while addressing several of these rules.To meet the requirements of scientific research, this study is structured into an introduction, three main sections, and a conclusion. The first section defines the Rules of Grammatical Directing; the second explores the naming of these rules; while the third covers general rules. Finally, the research concludes with key findings and recommendations