Arabic Language Grammar

Arabic language grammar is the intricate system governing the structure of the Arabic language, a key field within Semitic linguistics. Its most defining feature is the triliteral root system, where a core of three consonants forms the basis for a wide family of related words through the application of predictable patterns. The grammar is highly inflectional, utilizing a complex system of case endings (*ʾiʿrāb*) to mark the grammatical function of nouns and adjectives, and employing extensive verb conjugations that denote person, gender, number, and mood. This precise framework, which traditionally favors a Verb-Subject-Object (VSO) sentence structure, is essential for the correct interpretation of classical literature, religious texts like the Qur'an, and Modern Standard Arabic.

1. Introduction to Arabic Grammar
   1. Overview of Arabic Grammar
      1. Definition and Scope of Arabic Grammar
      2. Relationship Between Grammar and Language Comprehension
      3. Classical vs. Modern Standard Arabic Grammar
   2. Historical Development of Arabic Grammar
      1. Early Grammarians and Their Contributions
      2. Development of Grammatical Terminology
      3. Schools of Grammatical Thought
   3. Importance of Grammar in Arabic Language
      1. Role in Reading Comprehension
      2. Role in Writing Proficiency
      3. Role in Quranic Studies
   4. The Two Branches of Grammar
      1. Syntax (An-Nahw)
         1. Definition and Scope
         2. Role in Sentence Structure
         3. Relationship to Meaning
      2. Morphology (As-Sarf)
         1. Definition and Scope
         2. Role in Word Formation
         3. Relationship to Syntax