Moral grammatical clues and their effect in directing meaning

Abstract

The study was centered on examining how the ancient grammarians utilized semantic cues as a preferred method in grammatical disagreements. The utilization of semantic cues has been a topic of great importance historically and in contemporary times for its role in directing meaning within written texts. Within this investigation, the viewpoints of academics concerning the validity and utilization of semantic cues by ancient grammarians were explored, specifically focusing on the "qarīna al-isnād" (authenticity indicator) which certain scholars highlighted as deserving more attention and emphasis compared to other cues, in addition to its acknowledgment by the ancient grammarians. In conclusion, our study unveiled that semantic cues were a central focus of attention for the early grammarians. Those who hold a different perspective must thoroughly examine the writings of the ancient academics with a commitment to scientific rigor, free from hubris, in order to arrive at their intended outcomes. Consequently, we observe that the early scholars preceded their modern counterparts in comprehending semantic cues and recording them in their publications. Subsequent to this, contemporary scholars followed suit, with a number of them notably elucidating and analyzing these cues, as exemplified in Tamam Hassān's treatise "The Arabic Language: Its Meaning and Structure."