Introduction to the Alfiyyah.
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The Shaykh : First: We must know the science of grammar. We mentioned previously that the science of grammar is the science by which the states of the ends of words are known. I do not know if we mentioned it or not, or is it the science by which the ruling on the states of the ends of words is known in terms of inflection and construction?
We mentioned that its ruling is what? It is a collective obligation. The ruling on learning it is a collective obligation. We mentioned its importance, especially in our time, where many students do not understand anything about inflection.
And ... now, the science of grammar is easy or difficult? It is difficult at its beginning, but when a person understands it or understands its rules, it becomes easy and simple for him. For this reason, it is said: Grammar has an iron gate, but inside it is a palace. Inside it is a palace, an easy palace, but its gate is iron. If you enter through this gate, nothing will remain difficult for you. But enter the gate and do not despair; it is easy.
Then, what makes grammar easy is that a person finds exercises in it in everything he speaks. Every word you say, or sentence you say, or hear, or read, is an exercise in grammar. That is, one does not need to strain to make up examples or find difficulty in practicing in one's speech, in what one reads, and in what one writes. For this reason, it does not become difficult for one who seeks it earnestly.
We mentioned that its ruling is what? It is a collective obligation. The ruling on learning it is a collective obligation. We mentioned its importance, especially in our time, where many students do not understand anything about inflection.
And ... now, the science of grammar is easy or difficult? It is difficult at its beginning, but when a person understands it or understands its rules, it becomes easy and simple for him. For this reason, it is said: Grammar has an iron gate, but inside it is a palace. Inside it is a palace, an easy palace, but its gate is iron. If you enter through this gate, nothing will remain difficult for you. But enter the gate and do not despair; it is easy.
Then, what makes grammar easy is that a person finds exercises in it in everything he speaks. Every word you say, or sentence you say, or hear, or read, is an exercise in grammar. That is, one does not need to strain to make up examples or find difficulty in practicing in one's speech, in what one reads, and in what one writes. For this reason, it does not become difficult for one who seeks it earnestly.