The critical approach of Abu al – Ala al- Ma,arri in explaining ( The Absurdity of al- Walid (

Abstract

This research examines the critical approach employed by Abu al-Ala al-Ma'arri in his commentary on the book "Abath al-Walid," as a prominent example of linguistic and literary criticism in the Arab tradition. The research aims to uncover the scientific and methodological foundations that al-Ma'arri adopted in his analysis of poetic texts.

The research demonstrates that al-Ma'arri relied on a critical methodology based on meticulous linguistic analysis of texts. He addressed words from their lexical and semantic perspectives, drawing upon his extensive knowledge of the Arabic language and its dictionaries. He also employed grammatical and morphological analysis to evaluate linguistic structures and identify instances of correctness and error, basing his analysis on the rules of Arabic grammar and the opinions of grammarians.

 One of the most prominent features of his methodology was his reliance on poetic and linguistic evidence. He supported his opinions with texts from the Holy Quran, classical Arabic poetry, and the sayings of linguists, reflecting the depth of his knowledge and the breadth of his culture. His approach was characterized by a rational and logical approach to discussing and weighing different opinions.

The research concluded that Abu al-Ala al-Ma'arri's methodology in explaining the book "Abath al-Walid" represents an advanced model of linguistic and literary criticism in the Arab heritage. It combined linguistic precision, rational analysis, and reliance on evidence, making it a significant contribution to the development of critical and linguistic studies.

Keywords: al-Buhturi, al-Ma'arri, Abath al-Walid, critical methodology, morphological issues, rational methods.