Grammatical Interpretations on Sibawayh's Book and Their Impact on Exegetical Thought in Guiding the Wise Text: The Rule of the Union of the Subject and Object Pronouns as an Example
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Grammarians, Exegetes, Subject and Object Pronouns, Irregularity, InterpretationAbstract
Researchers often encounter interpretations in books of exegesis that suggest certain Qur'anic texts contradict grammatical rules. In such cases, exegetes tend to resort to reinterpretation or implied meanings to reconcile the text with established grammar. However, a major critique of this exegetical approach—especially regarding such verses—is that interpreters often fail to investigate whether the grammatical rule in question is truly foundational in Arabic grammar, like the accusative for the object or the nominative for the subject. Judging a Qur'anic verse as violating a rule should be based on a firmly established grammatical principle.
This study, focusing on the rule of "the unification of subject and object pronouns," demonstrates that claims by some exegetes about the Qur'an violating this rule are not grounded in solid grammatical consensus. Rather, these claims are based on the opinions of certain grammarians, particularly later ones. The research shows that exegetical thought was influenced by these individual opinions, which sometimes led to misinterpretation or failure to grasp the intended meaning of the Qur'anic text.
Moreover, the study reveals that exegetes often overlooked the foundational principles laid down by early grammarians—especially Sibawayh—whose views align more closely with Qur'anic usage and classical Arabic, both in poetry and prose. Even when some exegetes acknowledged the correctness of Qur'anic usage without reinterpretation, they still leaned on grammatical opinions that were not universally accepted.
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