A Dissertation on the Clarification of Al- Muqaddimah Mentioned at the Start of Books for Ali bin Muhammad Siyahi Zadeh (Died After 1198 a.h.)

Abstract

This is a treatise, unique of its kind, by the great scholar Ali bin Muhammad Al-Milasi, widely known as Siyahi Zadeh (born in 1136 a.h. and died in 1198 a.h.). He named his treatise (A Treatise in the Clarification of “Al-Muqaddimah” Mentioned at the Start of Books). It speaks about the word “Al-Muqaddimah” that appears at the beginning of classified texts. He examined it from many perspectives, including those of language, derivation and syntax as well as other mentioned perspectives.

The author Siyahi Zadeh made his views clearly known in this treatise. One will observe him discuss, provide objections, and list different opinions. He does all this along with providing evidence in support of his view. Notably, this is the first critical edition of any of the works of Siyahi Zadeh with scholarly inquiry, even though some of these classified works had been previously brought to print. May Allah make this knowledge useful for scholars and researchers, accept it, and reward us for the service of this dissertation.