Grammatical issues in the interpretation of the "statement of meanings" by Abdul Qadir Mulla Huwaish (Grammatical study)

Аннотация

This research aims to present the grammatical aspect in the interpretation of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Mullah Hawish in his book "Bayan al-Ma'ani", due to the importance of this aspect in understanding the meanings of Quranic verses within their linguistic context, grasping their implications and connotations, and uncovering the reasons behind specific grammatical analyses. Although the Sheikh does not extensively or deeply address the existing disagreements among grammarians regarding grammatical issues—except where necessary—our choice of this topic stems from the fact that Sheikh Mullah Hawish's "Bayan al-Ma'ani" is considered a unique model among studies that have tackled the interpretation of the Holy Quran in the Islamic world, based on the chronological order of revelation rather than the traditional order of the Quranic text. In this study, we focus on the key grammatical aspects highlighted by the Sheikh, especially where there are disagreements or variations in grammatical interpretations, supported by specific examples. However, this does not imply overlooking the rhetorical and linguistic elements also addressed in his work. We have simply confined this study to the grammatical dimension in line with the research scope. Keywords: Grammatical issues – Bayan al-Ma'ani – Abdul Qadir Mullah Hawish. Arabic sciences, including grammar, morphology, Introduction: Praise be to Allah, we praise Him, seek linguistics, rhetoric, poetry, and proverbs. This qualifies His forgiveness, and ask His guidance. We seek refuge the author to undertake the interpretation of the in Him from the evil within ourselves and our bad Qur’an, elucidate its meanings, derive its subtleties, deeds. There is no god but Him—truly, He is the Oft- explore its implications, and carefully select the most Returning, the Most Merciful. appropriate grammatical analyses of its words and Since the revelation of the Qur’an and until today, sentences. This is done through comparing and scholars have given it immense attention, uncovering contrasting them with alternative grammatical views its meanings, guiding toward its teachings, and often cited by many grammarians, and selecting what clarifying its rulings. In our era, Sheikh Abdul Qadir best aligns with the linguistic context and the intended Mullah Hawish (d. 1978 CE / 1399 AH) undertook the meaning of the verses. task of interpreting the Book of Allah and authored a Accordingly, this study explores one of the key aspects tafsir titled Bayan al-Ma'ani, in which he interpreted all of Sheikh Al-Huwish’s Bayan al-Ma‘ani—the the chapters of the Qur’an based on the chronological grammatical dimension. In his interpretation, the order of revelation. Sheikh presents numerous examples in which he The work before us reflects the encyclopedic examines the subtleties of parsing words and knowledge of Sheikh Mullah Hawish and his mastery of sentences, and, when appropriate, refers to the International Journal of Management and Economics Fundamental 24 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ijmef International Journal of Management and Economics Fundamental (ISSN: 2771-2257) opinions of other grammarians. He compares these book4. He also composed scattered poetic verses, some views, evaluating them in light of the Qur’anic context, of which he referenced in his tafsir, such as his saying: and selects the most fitting interpretation accordingly. "Worship, too, is but play or profit—Unless it brings This study focuses on the most prominent of these obedience to the Creator."5 examples, aiming to uncover the points of agreement and disagreement in grammatical issues between the Sheikh Mullah Hawish spent most of his life in positions Sheikh and the grammarians he cited. Our approach is related to the judiciary, serving variously as a clerk, a descriptive and analytical, based on presenting the court member, and a Shari‘a judge. These roles were Sheikh’s opinions alongside those of major carried out in multiple locations, most of them within grammarians, and drawing out the central grammatical Syria. Despite his official duties, he remained devoted ideas illustrated by each example and citation. to studying and teaching Islamic sciences. In his free time, he recited and reflected upon the Qur’an and Chapter One: Introduction to Sheikh Abdul Qadir studied grammar, morphology, and jurisprudence. He Mullah Hawish and His Work, Bayan al-Ma‘ani continued to hold study sessions for students from the He is Sheikh Abdul Qadir bin Muhammad bin Mullah faculties of Law and Sharia in his gathering place up Hawish bin Mahmoud bin Khidr Al-Ghazi Al-Aani1. until shortly before his death, when illness rendered Sheikh Mullah Hawish mentioned his full lineage at the him unable to continue.6 end of his tafsir, stating that his ancestry traces back to It is evident from the Sheikh’s words in many instances Al-Husayn bin Ali, may Allah be pleased with them that he followed a Sufi path and that he adhered to the both—thus, he is a n