The Grammatical Analysis of Ibn ʿĀmir al-Dimashqī’s (d. 118 AH) Qur’anic Reading in the Grammatical Parsing of Sūrat al-Baqarah

Abstract

This study examines the grammatical interpretation of the reading of Ibn ʿĀmir al-Dimashqī (d. 118 AH) in al-Muʿrab concerning Sūrat al-Baqarah. It is based on the importance of Qur’anic readings in revealing grammatical structures and the diversity of linguistic and exegetical meanings within the Qur’anic text. The research problem concerns how grammatical rules contribute to interpreting Ibn ʿĀmir’s reading and how differences in grammatical analysis affect the understanding and interpretation of Qur’anic words and constructions. The study aims to identify the grammatical possibilities associated with his reading in the selected passages of Sūrat al-Baqarah, analyze them according to Arabic grammatical rules, clarify their relationship to exegetical meaning, and highlight the connection between Qur’anic readings and Arabic linguistic sciences. Its significance lies in demonstrating the scholarly value of Qur’anic readings as a field of interaction between grammar and Qur’anic exegesis, as well as their contribution to a broader understanding of textual meaning. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach by examining the relevant instances of Ibn ʿĀmir’s reading, analyzing their grammatical interpretations, and discussing the views of grammarians and Qur’anic exegetes. An inductive approach is also employed to collect and classify the relevant textual evidence. The study concludes that grammatical interpretation is essential for identifying the linguistic structures of Qur’anic readings and explaining their meanings. It also demonstrates that the multiplicity of grammatical analyses may enrich semantic interpretation and broaden the scope of understanding without necessarily implying contradiction. Finally, the study emphasizes the importance of integrating Qur’anic readings, Arabic grammar, and Qur’anic exegesis to achieve a more precise linguistic and semantic understanding of the Qur’anic text.