Review of الخصائص – ابن جني

الخصائص – ابن جني is a popular book that was written about the Arabic language, its philosophy, secrets, and facts. The author, Ibn Jinni, discusses the structure of the language, its jurisprudence, and its origins. The book begins with a discussion of the language’s inspiration and terminology, followed by a presentation of issues related to the language’s fundamentals such as analogy, approval, causes, truth and metaphor, precedence, and delay. It ends with a discussion of Arab errors and the fallacies of scholars.

The book is an excellent reference for anyone interested in studying the Arabic language. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the language’s structure, its jurisprudence, and its origins. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both novice and experienced readers. While the book was first printed in Egypt in 1913, it was not published in its entirety at that time. However, it was later published in its entirety, edited by Muhammad Ali Al-Najjar in 1955.