This article analyzes the methodological approaches used in one of the most important works on Arabic grammar, Alfiya, written by Ibn Molik. Although the grammatical rules are presented in a poetic form, the author managed to organize them in a clear, consistent, and logical structure. The study examines the main methods employed by the author to explain grammatical rules, including the use of word order changes to emphasize priority, references to the dialectal features of certain Arab tribes, and the explanation of rare and irregular cases. The findings indicate that this work serves as an important scholarly source for the comprehensive study of Arabic grammar.

Arabic grammar, Alfiya, Ibn Molik, methodology, nahw studies, Arab tribal dialects, rare forms, irregular cases.

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