Grammar Theory and Its Impact on Directing the Syntax of Quranic Readings (Al-Dajani's Commentary) as a Model

Grammar Theory and Its Impact on Directing the Syntax of Quranic Readings (Al-Dajani's Commentary) as a Model

Section: Article
Issue
Vol. 6 No. 21.1 (2026): Al-Hamdaniya Conference
Pages
216-197

Keywords:

readings, syntax, guidance, disagreement, marginal notes

Abstract





This research is titled "Grammatical Disagreement and Its Impact on Guiding the Syntax of Quranic Readings." The researcher examines examples of Quranic readings in which grammarians differed in their syntax. He draws his material from Al-Dajjani's commentary entitled "Al-Kawakib Al-Durriya on Shaykh Khalid's Commentary on Al-Ajurrumiyyah." The researcher sought to present the aspects of these readings, along with the grammarians' various interpretations or explanations, and to highlight Al-Dajjani's position on them—if any exist. The research, in its entirety, aims to shed light on the relationship between Quranic readings and grammar, and to highlight the mutual influence between them through an applied, analytical study that reflects the richness of the grammatical heritage and the depth of engagement with the Quranic text. In conclusion, it became clear that grammarians took a scientific stance towards the Qur’anic reading, accepting what conformed to their rules and rejecting what did not conform to their rules. Therefore, the aspects of grammar were numerous and varied. As for what is related to Al-Dajani’s stance on it, he follows the tradition and what the Arabic language permits





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أنور جمال حسين

Tikrit University / College of Education, Tuz Khurmatu /Department of Arabic Language 1

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DOI: 10.33899/dv3xrc89

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Grammar Theory and Its Impact on Directing the Syntax of Quranic Readings (Al-Dajani’s Commentary) as a Model: Grammar Theory and Its Impact on Directing the Syntax of Quranic Readings (Al-Dajani’s Commentary) as a Model. (2026). Journal of Education for the Humanities , 6(21.1), 216-197. https://doi.org/10.33899/dv3xrc89
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Grammar Theory and Its Impact on Directing the Syntax of Quranic Readings (Al-Dajani’s Commentary) as a Model: Grammar Theory and Its Impact on Directing the Syntax of Quranic Readings (Al-Dajani’s Commentary) as a Model. (2026). Journal of Education for the Humanities , 6(21.1), 216-197. https://doi.org/10.33899/dv3xrc89