Attraction the synonyms in Al-Fusul wa Al-Ghayat

Abstract

    This investigation seeks to establish that the conjunction "وَ" (waw) holds the position of the primary conjunction due to its specific applications and regulations, encompassing a total of fifteen unique regulations that are absent in its counterpart conjunctions. Among these regulations is the concept of conjoining synonyms, which involves linking an entity to its synonymous counterpart. Grammarians adhere to the fundamental principle that there must be a distinction in both form and meaning between the conjoined entities, implying that the conjoined entity should not be identical to or a synonym of the entity it is conjoined with. Nonetheless, the permission for this conjunction occurs when the conjoined entity carries an additional meaning that the original entity lacks, thereby resulting in a synergistic effect from the conjunction. Alternatively, one of the conjoined entities might exhibit a usage that deviates from the other. The significance of this study stems from the examination of the manuscript "Al-Fusool wal Ghayat" (The Chapters and Aims), a scarce linguistic work known for its intricate nature. Furthermore, the author of the manuscript, Abu Al-Alaa Al-Maarri, is recognized for his compelling and articulate literary style. I identified a selection of terms from this manuscript falling within this category of conjunction and scrutinized their definitions and applications in linguistic references, legal literature, rare publications, proverbial expressions, and interpretations of the Quran. This exploration led to the deduction that the conjoined term imparts a significance absent in its counterpart. This category of conjunction is exemplified in the Quran, the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and the Arabic language, all of which have been leveraged in this study.