Al-Jami’ li-Ilm al-Sarf Part 1 & 2 (a comprehensive study of Arabic Morphology)

ABOUT THE BOOK

Al-Jami' li-'Ilm al-Sarf Part 1 & 2 by Mawlana Muawiyah Ibn Mufti Abdussamad is a comprehensive two-volume course in Arabic morphology (Sarf), designed to take students from foundational concepts through to more advanced morphological patterns and applications.

The work provides a structured study of the nineteen Arabic verb scales, Sarf Saghir charts, verb forms, special meanings and practical examples, making it a valuable resource for students studying Arabic grammar and traditional Islamic sciences.

To achieve a deep and coherent understanding of any language, it is of imperative importance that an individual grasps the fundamental and foundational rules along with working on increasing the vocabulary within that language. This volume covers the introduction of Arabic morphology (sarf), building from the basic level. It introduces all the famous nineteen scales with their past tense, present/future tense, imperative, prohibitive, emphatic forms and much more.

Furthermore, it builds onto the ‘small charts’ (sarf sagheer) for these words and also provides other words for practice. The compilation also indicates to the ‘special meanings’ and nuances of each scale. Even though this volume does not delve into the ‘advanced variations’ of these nineteen scales, a small introduction to these ‘advance variations’ is mentioned within this volume. Finally, some words regarded difficult in the Holy Qur’an by Arabic morphology students have been mentioned and explained within this volume.

Volume 1 covers the introduction of Arabic morphology (sarf), building from the basic level. It introduces all the famous nineteen scales with their past tense, present/future tense, imperative, prohibitive, emphatic forms and much more. Furthermore, it builds onto the ‘small charts’ (sarf sagheer) for these words and also provides other words for practice. The compilation also indicates to the ‘special meanings’ and nuances of each scale. Even though this volume does not delve into the ‘advanced variations’ of these nineteen scales, a small introduction to these ‘advance variations’ is mentioned within this volume. Finally, some words regarded difficult in the Holy Qur’an by Arabic morphology students have been mentioned and explained within this volume.

Volume 2 expands on the advanced charts for the more complex scales along with each distinct variant whilst highlighting the relevant rule behind any changes in words.