Book Review: Before Setting Sail

 

Title: Before Setting Sail - Prolegomena to the Muqaddimah of Al-Imam ibn Ajurrum rahimahullah

Author: Mawlana Muhammad Ashraf Moola

First Edition: Rabi'-ul-Awwal 1448

ISBN: 978-1-0492-7734-9

Summary: For over seven centuries, the Muqaddimah of al-Imam ibn Ajurrum rahimahullah has stood as the recognised gateway to Nahw, guiding generations of tullab across the world.

This treatise sets out to prepare the talib to inherit that noble tradition - outlining the historical development of the science, clarifying its foundational principles, and introducing al-Imam ibn Ajurrum rahimahullah and his timeless Muqaddimah - so that he approaches it not merely with enthusiasm, but with insight, discipline, and the clarity of one who knows where he is headed; not merely striving, but, in sha' Allah, truly arriving.

Review: Scholars and tullab of the noble sciences know the great importance that a firm grounding in the science of Nahw holds. Without it, it is impossible to make headway and progress in any of the Islamic sciences, so meticulously preserved in the Arabic language. 

This book has been meticulously prepared to guide the scholars and tullab regarding the history of Nahw, covering a large number of generally overlooked topics when studying the subject of Nahw. It traces the science to its very early beginnings, coming down, most pleasingly and interestingly, to the time of the author of Muqaddimah ibn Ajurrum.

The various commentaries and glosses on the work [Muqaddimah ibn Ajurrum] have been covered, guiding the scholar and teacher to prepare better and impart lessons on this most valuable science.

This book leaves the reader with greater concern to study the subject of Nahw even deeper and better, no matter what level or depth a talib or scholar has reached. It encourages one to build the capacity within oneself to not only read Arabic texts, but to internalise them, and then to use the acquired skill to practice and benefit others.  

Alhamdulillah, this high-quality work is available in paperback, set on cream paper, which is a pleasure to hold, just as it is to behold. It will be available at booksellers soon, in sha' Allah. 

NB: This review will be updated with a list of stockists when it hits the shelves. In sha' Allah.

May Allah Ta'ala reward the author abundantly for this most magnificent work, which, in sha' Allah, will serve its purpose of building concern to study Nahw with greater care and enthusiasm. Ameen 


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