Fath al-Karim al-Latif fi Sharh Bakurat al-Tarif bil-Muhimm min al-Tasrif
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Fath al-Karim al-Latif fi Sharh Bakurat al-Tarif bil-Muhimm min al-Tasrif ("The Opening of the Generous, the Subtle, in Explaining the Introduction to Definition with What is Important in Morphology") is a contemporary commentary on Arabic morphology (sarf) by Muhammad ibn Abd Allah ibn Hammud al-Maqshi .
Subject and Method
The work is a concise pedagogical commentary on Bakurat al-Tarif bil-Muhimm min al-Tasrif (also referred to within the verse as Bakurat al-Tarif bima Yahummuna min al-Tasrif), a didactic poem in morphology composed by Muhammad Hammad ibn Ahmad ibn Sayyid al-Jakani al-Shinqiti . In his introduction, al-Maqshi states that his purpose is to provide a brief exposition limited to unpacking the poem's vocabulary and clarifying its intended meanings in a straightforward manner free from digressions and excessive length .
The scope of the base poem and its commentary is specifically dedicated to the morphology and conjugation of verbs (tasrif al-fiel), as verbs are the primary domain of morphological variation in Arabic grammar . The text covers fundamental morphological chapters, including the patterns of unaugmented trilateral and quadrilateral verbs (abniyat al-mujarrad), such as fa‘ala, fa‘ila, fa‘ula, and fa‘lala .
Reception
The book includes commendations and endorsements from several contemporary scholars:
- Ibrahim Muhammad Abd Allah al-Shinqiti described it as a beneficial work that serves as an enlightenment for beginners and a reminder for advanced students, highlighting its precise content and clear style .
- Abd al-Wahid Abd Allah Ali al-Khamisi, Head of the Arabic Language Department at Al-Iman University, wrote in an endorsement dated 26 Jumada al-Akhirah 1434 AH that the commentary is well suited for beginners seeking a clear grasp of essential morphological topics .
- Walid ibn Ahmad Mahmud, Professor of Usul and Language at Al-Iman University, noted that the work elucidates the poem's expressions and meanings without redundancy or deficiency, making it useful for both scholars and students .
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