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الشیخ محمد عبد الرشید النعمانی(حیاته و خدماته العلمیة و الادبیة)

Khalid Mehmood — 2025-11-05

The eminent scholar, hadith scholar, and critic Muhammad Abdul Rashid al-Nu'mani ibn al-Munshi' Muhammad Abdul Rahim ibn Muhammad Bakhsh ibn al-Tajir al-Saduq Balaqi ibn Chiragh Muhammad ibn Himat al-Rajput, Kajuwahi by lineage, Indian by homeland, Jaipuri by birth and upbringing, Pakistani by migration, and Nu'mani by school of thought, traced back to Imam Abu Hanifa al-Nu'man ibn Thabit. He studied Arabic books from Mizan al-Sarf to Mishkat al-Masabih. He then traveled to the Nadwat al-Ulama in Lucknow and accompanied the eminent scholar Haider Hasan Khan Tonki. He then traveled to Hyderabad, Deccan, and accompanied the eminent historian Mahmud Hasan Khan Tonki, working under his supervision on the compilation of the Dictionary of Compilers. Thus, he gained a complete insight into the history of sciences and a broad knowledge of compilers and authors in various disciplines.

His greatest preoccupation was with studying, providing knowledge, research, and reading, and he devoted himself to these things with his heart and soul, finding no pleasure in anything else. He was unattached to the world and its causes. His only concern and enjoyment in life lay in finding a new book, useful research, or finding an argument for his doctrine that would support him. Sheikh al-Nu'mani's fame spread throughout the world, both among Arabs and non-Arabs. His scholarly standing was recognized by scholars of his time, due to the strength of his knowledge and his valuable works, which constitute a source and reference for researchers and writers. Some of them said, "He is the possessor of sound opinion," while others called him "the jurist-traditionalist." Others called him "the muhaddith of India," and so on. Among his many beneficial works, the most important of his works is his book "Lughat al-Quran" in Urdu, distinguished by its elegant style, unique organization, valuable sources, and reliable and authenticated references. I would like to write a few lines in this article about this valuable book, so that the book's style may become clear to us and facilitate reading for the general public and the elite.

الصحافة والأدب: قراءة في مقالات أنيس منصور وأساليبه الصحفية

Ghulam Muhammad — 2025-11-05

Journalistic writing is considered one of the modern forms of literary art, for it goes beyond the limits of news reporting and factual documentation to become a wide space for artistic and intellectual expression. Arab journalism, since its emergence, has played a crucial role in shaping readers’ literary taste, while also providing a platform for writers and intellectuals to share their ideas. Within this context, the study of journalism cannot be separated from the study of Arabic literature, as both share common features in narrative, rhetoric, and stylistic creativity.

This paper focuses on the journalistic contributions of Anis Mansour (1924–2011), one of the most distinguished Egyptian and Arab writers of the twentieth century, who successfully merged literature, philosophy, and journalism into a unique form of expression. The research is divided into three main sections:

The definition and emergence of journalism: highlighting its global and Arab historical development.
Anis Mansour’s journalistic articles: exploring the various types of articles he wrote, including editorials, daily columns, literary and critical essays, political analyses, and philosophical reflections.
The stylistic features of Anis Mansour’s journalism: examining the narrative technique, irony, persuasive argumentation, rhythmic language, and philosophical contemplation that shaped his unique style.

The study concludes that Arab journalism is not merely a medium of information, but rather a literary and intellectual space where language and thought intersect. Anis Mansour represents a pioneering model in this regard, as his articles illustrate how journalism can transcend its functional role to become a refined literary art form that contributes to cultural and intellectual discourse in the Arab world.

(استدراك الأعلم الشنتمري في كتابه النكت على آراء سيبويه)

HAMED KHAMIS AL-DHAFRI — 2025-11-05

Al-Kitāb by Sibawayh (d. 180 AH) is a comprehensive codex of Arabic grammar and linguistic sciences, serving as a fundamental source for grammarians and linguists who followed him. Due to its paramount importance, it has been the subject of numerous studies and critical commentaries (istidrākāt). Among the most famous commentators in Al-Andalus, Al-A'lam al-Shantamari (d. 476 AH) left a distinct mark on linguistic studies through his works, particularly his book Al-Nukat fī Tafsīr Kitāb Sibawayh wa Tabiyīn al-Khafī min Lafẓihī wa Sharḥ Abyātihī wa Gharībihī (Subtleties in Interpreting Sibawayh’s Book, Clarifying its Obscure Wording, and Explaining its Verses and Rare Terms).

This research, titled "Al-A'lam al-Shantamari's Critical Commentaries (Istidrākāt) on Sibawayh's Views in His Book Al-Nukat," aims to study and analyze these commentaries, uncover their nature, scope, and argumentation, and evaluate their validity and impact on the course of grammatical studies.

The research is structured into an introduction, a prelude, and four main sections (addressing the commentaries on Nouns, Verbs, Particles, and Poetic Evidence). The study concluded with several key findings, the most important of which are:

The commentaries reveal a conscious critical methodology employed by Al-A'lam al-Shantamari, indicating that he was not merely a passive explainer of Al-Kitāb but a thoughtful critic who possessed the tools and methods of linguistic analysis, reflecting his critical development.
The commentaries highlighted Al-A'lam al-Shantamari's analytical depth and precision of observation, as he noted crucial points that Sibawayh did not address, offering clarifications or presenting alternative perspectives that demonstrate Al-A'lam's intellectual independence.
Al-A'lam al-Shantamari’s arguments were predominantly based on evidence drawn from the Holy Qur'an, classical Arabic speech (both poetry and prose), and the opinions of his predecessors and contemporaries to strengthen his position against Sibawayh's views.
Al-A'lam's commentaries contributed to the enrichment of the grammatical school in Al-Andalus and underscored the importance of re-reading the linguistic heritage from a modern critical perspective.