Analysis of Qur'anic Evidences of Omission in the Book of Siboyeh and its Impact on Commentators (Case Study: Zajaj, Zamakhshari, Tabarsi and Fakhr Razi)

Document Type : research article

Authors

• Zahra Ahmadloo ¹
• Abolfazl Rezaei ²
• Mohammad Ebrahim Khalife Shushtari ³

¹ PhD Candidate in Arabic Language and Literature, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

² Associate Professor in Arabic Language and Literature, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

³ Professor in Arabic Language and Literature, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22067/jallv15.i3.2110-1079

Abstract

In order to strengthen the analysis and establish syntactical principles, Siboyeh has sought help from many Quranic evidences. Therefore, his book is considered the oldest in the field of syntax science and the study of Qur'anic evidences. Authentic and reliable sources of interpretation are crucial in understanding and interpreting the verses of the Qur'an. Ignoring this point may lead commentators to fall into the abyss of misinterpretation. Among various sources of interpretation, syntactic sources play a significant role in correctly understanding divine verses. This research focuses on analyzing Qur'anic evidences regarding deletion in the al-Ketāb. It then compares Siboyeh's interpretations with those of commentators such as Zajaj, Zamakhshari, Tabarsi, and Fakhreddin Razi. One goal of this research is to assess the extent to which commentators accept Siboyeh's syntactical findings compared to Qur'anic evidence. Studies show that commentators generally accept Siboyeh's analyses, often indirectly benefiting from them. Some commentators have accepted Siboyeh's opinions through Zaj, Zamakhshari, or by attributing them to the Basra school, while others have criticized them. Another noteworthy aspect of Siboyeh's analysis is his focus on grammar rules, common expressions among Arabs, and context of speech when examining Quranic evidence. Additionally, this article highlights the rationalistic approach present in some of Siboye's analyses and those of four commentators, often taking the form of questions and answers.

Keywords

• deletion
• Quranic evidence
• Siboyeh
• Zajaj
• Zamakhshari
• Tabarsi
• Fakhruddin Razi

Main Subjects

• Linguistics

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