“Rules in Grammar” by Ezz Addin Muhammad bin Abi Bakr Ibn Jamaa (d. 819 AH): A Study and Investigation

Abstract

This research study examines a manuscript titled "Rules in Grammar" authored by Ezz Addin Ibn Jamaa, a scholar from the ninth century. The manuscript aims to summarize the book of "altasheel" by Ibn Malik. The researcher verified the authenticity of the manuscript's only copy using established investigative methods. The investigation is presented with a preface discussing the value and impact of the book of "altasheel," followed by a section on the study that includes a brief translation of Ibn Jamaa's work and an analysis of his summarization approach in "Rules in Grammar." The investigation also documents the manuscript's attribution to its owner and provides a description of the researcher's work. The research concludes with an evaluation of the results, which highlight the grammatical personality of Ibn Jamaa, his interest in summarizing and approximating grammar, and his authorship of many books that require further investigation and highlighting in the Arab library. The researcher recommends collecting and studying Ibn Jamaa's linguistic reflections in his various works.