ABŪ AL-ʾASWAD AL-DUʾALĪY AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF HIS THOUGHT IN BUILDING THE GRAMMATICAL ARABIC LANGUAGE

Abstract

The influence of Abū al-ʾAswad al-Duʾalīy thought makes it easier to read the Qur'an for people around the world, especially Muslims. Researchers are enthusiastic to study Abū al-ʾAswad al-Duʾalīy who has an important role in Arabic grammatical thoughts. This paper aims to describe more deeply the figure of Abū al-ʾAswad, and his contributions, and tell the thoughts of Abū al-ʾAswad al-Duʾalīy as a pioneer of Arabic grammar who had thoughts about improving Arabic grammar to avoid lahn. This research uses a qualitative method of literature study. This research data is any written information and facts related to the problem formulation. The data sources of this research are books, books, scientific articles, and related documents that contain answers to the problem formulation. The data was collected using the method of listening and noting. Then it is analyzed using a historical approach. The results of this study indicate that Abū al-ʾAswad thoughts were based on his meeting with Amīr al-Muʾminīn who discussed the many lahns that occurred during the time of Caliph Ali bin Abi Talib. In addition, his thoughts are also based on conversations with his child about how to use Arabic following its intent and purpose. Abū al-ʾAswad contributions include giving punctuation marks or harakat to make it easier to read the Qur'an by providing red dots and black ink for the letters and giving punctuation marks that place importance on the end of each word or sentence.