Classical Arabic Grammar (Al Ajrumiyyah)

Al-Ājurrūmiyyah is a classical Arabic grammar text composed in the thirteenth century by the scholar Muḥammad ibn Dāwūd al-Ṣanhājī. It holds a celebrated position as a foundational and enduring manual for learners embarking on the study of the Arabic language.

The text introduces foundational concepts progressively, guiding students through parts of speech, sentence mechanics, verb conjugation, and noun declension to build a secure grasp of Arabic structure.

Taught by Shaykh Abdulwahid Stephenson, the course focuses on helping students master the core principles of Arabic grammar through systematic study and structured explanation of the text.

Students will learn:

• An introduction to Arabic grammar and the importance of Al-Ājurrūmiyyah

• Parts of speech, including nouns, verbs, and particles

• Sentence structure and word order in Arabic

• Verb conjugation, covering regular and irregular verbs

• Noun declension, encompassing cases, gender, and number

• Pronouns, prepositions, numbers, and their various functions in Arabic

• Syntax, sentence analysis, and advanced grammar concepts including rhetorical figures and poetic meter

An ideal course for anyone wishing to build a firm foundation in classical Arabic grammar through a study of Al-Ājurrūmiyyah.