Al-Khadim fi Hall Alfaz Abi al-Qasim الخادم في حل ألفاظ أبي القاسم

الكتاب عبارة عن شرح وتحليل لألفاظ "رسالة الاستعارة" المنسوبة للإمام العلامة أبي القاسم الليثي السمرقندي، وهي رسالة مشهورة جداً في علم البلاغة وخاصة في مبحث الاستعارات والبيان.

"Al-Khadim fi Hall Alfaz Abi al-Qasim" is a highly regarded academic edition of a classical commentary on a foundational treatise in Arabic rhetoric: Risalat al-Isti’arah (The Epistle on Metaphor) by the master linguist Abu al-Qasim al-Samarqandi. Authored by the eminent scholar Mulla Abdul Rahman al-Jali (d. 1216 AH), this work meticulously unpacks, explains, and serves (al-Khadim) the dense technical terminology and rhetorical structures of the original text.

Known for his precise, analytical mind, al-Jali does not merely define vocabulary; he dives deep into the linguistic subtleties, rhetorical devices (balaghah), grammatical structures, and semantic layers required to master complex metaphors in classical Arabic literature, the Noble Quran, and the Prophetic Sunnah. In the Islamic tradition, mastering Arabic rhetoric is considered a prerequisite to unlocking the miraculous, inimitable nature of the Quran (I’jaz al-Quran). Al-Jali’s commentary stands out for its scholastic rigor, intellectual depth, and structured analysis, making it an indispensable reference for advanced students of Arabic eloquence.

To facilitate deep study and seamless navigation, the page layout is structured in a classic, nested scholastic tradition. The top tier features the original, foundational Matn of Abu al-Qasim al-Samarqandi’s Risalat al-Isti’arah. The middle tier features the extensive commentary (Sharh) of Mulla Abdul Rahman al-Jali. The bottom tier contains al-Jali’s own marginal glosses (Hashiyah) paired alongside the critical academic footnotes, grammatical breakdowns, and manuscript variations provided by Mulla Tahir al-Bahrki.This multi-tiered format allows the reader to engage in an active, layered intellectual dialogue with three eras of scholarship on a single page.

Academic Rigor & Critical Verification (Tahqiq)

This definitive edition has been painstakingly edited and verified by the Kurdish scholar Tahir Mulla Abdullah al-Bahrki. To produce a highly accurate text, the editor:

• Referred to and cross-examined three authoritative historical manuscripts sourced from Iraq.

• Corrected errors, misprints, and omissions found in older, unverified editions.

• Added extensive footnotes detailing complex grammatical breakdowns, manuscript variations, and clarifications of highly technical rhetorical concepts.

The Dar al-Dhiya Printing Standard

Dar al-Dhiya (Kuwait) is a premier publishing house celebrated across the Islamic world for its exceptional critical editions and high-end printing aesthetics. This volume represents their uncompromising standard of physical craftsmanship, treating classical heritage (Turath) with the physical honor it deserves:

• Paper and Ink: Printed on premium, eye-friendly cream (Chamois) paper designed to reduce fatigue during long hours of study. It utilizes a clear, elegant naskh font with dual-color printing (black text for the commentary and red text for the original Risala) to make reading seamless.

• Binding: Bound in a sturdy, premium hardback (fakhir) with exquisite, gold-embossed calligraphy on both the cover and the spine, making it a masterpiece for library displays.

Who is This For ?

This edition is highly recommended for:

Scholars and advanced students of Arabic rhetoric (Balaghah), linguistics, and literature.

Academics researching Quranic exegesis (Tafsir) and the linguistic miracles of revelation.

Discriminating collectors of meticulously verified Islamic heritage texts (Turath).

The Importance of Arabic Rhetoric (Balaghah) in Islam

The study of Arabic rhetoric is not merely an aesthetic or literary pursuit; it is a foundational Islamic science. Scholars like Imam al-Jurjani (the founder of the theory of Nazm or construction) and Imam al-Taftazani emphasized that understanding the miraculous nature of the Quran (I’jaz al-Quran) is impossible without mastering Balaghah—specifically the study of metaphors (Isti’arah), which Abu al-Qasim al-Samarqandi’s Risalah masterfully addresses.