The Syntactic Dependents and their Impact in Pause and Resumption in Al Nahhas’s Book Al-Qat‘ Wa Al-I’tinaf (D. 338 AH): A Descriptive and Analytical Study of Selected Models

Abstract

This study examines the science of waqf and ibtidā’ (pauses and starting points in Qur’anic recitation) and its close relationship with Arabic grammar. It aims to demonstrate its role in clarifying the meanings of the Qur’an and to highlight the scholarly contributions of Imam al-Nahhas. Employing a descriptive-analytical approach, the study analyzes his views, compares them with those of other scholars, and evaluates them from a linguistic perspective. The findings indicate that a proper understanding of the Qur’an requires mastery of waqf and ibtidā’, supported by knowledge of grammar, Qur’anic recitation, and exegesis. The study also concludes that the efforts of scholars in this field constitute a valuable intellectual heritage that merits preservation.