The White Dome Journal

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This research aims to investigate and clarify the linguistic phenomena manifested in the poem "Rain Song" (Unshudat al-Matar) by Badr Shakir al-Sayyab, considering it a pivotal text in modern Arabic poetry. The study stems from the hypothesis that al-Sayyab did not merely shift the external structure of the poem but initiated a revolution within the "linguistic system" (phonological, syntactic, and semantic) to compensate for the absence of traditional prosodic forms. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach based on stylistic and linguistic tools. It is organized into two main sections: the first explores "Phonological Structure and Sequential Repetition," revealing the role of "phonemes" and systematic repetition in creating expressive internal music. The second section analyzes "Semantic and Syntactic Displacement," demonstrating how grammatical order was breached to serve the dramatic and mythological dimensions of the text.
The research concluded with several key findings: that repetition in al-Sayyab’s work acts as an architectural tool to achieve textual cohesion, and that syntactic displacement (fronting and delaying) was a means to focus significance on existential conflict zones (hunger/the homeland). Furthermore, the study proved that the language in "Rain Song" is an "organic" language in which phonological movement merges with semantic movement to depict the tragedy of resurrection and sacrifice.

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The place appears in the collection “When Lamps Burn” to include aspects and experiences that open up to the ego’s special obsessions, where its experience is redrawn through texts inspired by the description of the realistic and psychological place that dominates memory.
In his texts, the poet employed this curve to depict the suffering and joys of the soul and reveal his thoughts and awareness through connotations that indicate the accumulations of the past, the burden of the present, and the feelings it opens in the self.

Intellectual freedom is one of the paramount values ​​championed by Islam since the advent of Revelation. It embodies the human right to think, express oneself, and hold beliefs—all within Sharia-compliant boundaries that safeguard human dignity while preventing doctrinal chaos and behavioral deviation. The Holy Quran emphasizes the freedom of the intellect and its role in contemplation and deep reflection—as stated in the Almighty’s words: “Then do they not reflect upon the Quran, or are there locks upon [their] hearts?” (Surah Muhammad, Verse 24). Similarly, the Prophetic Sunnah illustrates instances that highlight the value of free thought within a framework of responsibility and discipline. Consequently, it is essential to precisely define the concept of “intellectual freedom” to distinguish it from intellectual chaos or doctrinal unruliness; not every call for thought and expression falls under the category of freedom acceptable under Sharia, for such calls must be weighed against the standards of religious texts and the objectives of Islamic law.

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The suitability of an attribute (munāsabah) is among the self-evident dictates of sound intellects, governed by proper logic and valid principles, and free from whims and subjective inclinations. It, a fortiori, falls within the overarching objective underlying the legislation of that attribute for a given ruling. The Wise Lawgiver’s rulings consistently revolve around the realization and preservation of benefits (maṣāliḥ) and the prevention and elimination of harms (mafāsid). Thus, when a ruling is predicated upon an apparent and well-defined attribute, this is not arbitrary; rather, the purpose underlying the legislation of the ruling is concomitant with it.
The suitable attribute is classified into categories: some lead to the realization of benefit, some pertain directly to the higher objectives (maqāṣid) themselves, and others relate to the operative efficacy of the suitability itself. Clarifying and explicating these categories yields a clear benefit in ensuring the continuity of legal rulings and preventing their inoperability.

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This research addresses the issue of determining spatial dimensions and its impact on Islamic legal rulings, given its crucial importance in achieving justice, resolving disputes, and safeguarding rights, particularly in transactions, contracts, and acts of worship related to space. The research aims to clarify the concept of spatial dimensions in Islamic jurisprudence, the methods of assessing and determining them, highlighting the jurisprudential differences among Islamic schools of thought and their supporting evidence, and discussing the principles adopted by jurists, both past and present, in defining spatial dimensions.

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This research addresses the issue of determining spatial dimensions and its impact on Islamic legal rulings, given its crucial importance in achieving justice, resolving disputes, and safeguarding rights, particularly in transactions, contracts, and acts of worship related to space. The research aims to clarify the concept of spatial dimensions in Islamic jurisprudence, the methods of assessing and determining them, highlighting the jurisprudential differences among Islamic schools of thought and their supporting evidence, and discussing the principles adopted by jurists, both past and present, in defining spatial dimensions.

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This research addresses the issue of determining spatial dimensions and its impact on Islamic legal rulings, given its crucial importance in achieving justice, resolving disputes, and safeguarding rights, particularly in transactions, contracts, and acts of worship related to space. The research aims to clarify the concept of spatial dimensions in Islamic jurisprudence, the methods of assessing and determining them, highlighting the jurisprudential differences among Islamic schools of thought and their supporting evidence, and discussing the principles adopted by jurists, both past and present, in defining spatial dimensions.

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The Non-Transitive ʿIllah refers to a legal attribute or ruling that is confined to the scope of the textual source. Also called the stationary ʿIllah (ʿIllah Wāqifah), it does not extend beyond the locus of the text. Its limitation may stem from intrinsic characteristics (taḥt al-dhāt) or evidentiary considerations (taḥt al-ithbāt).
Scholars concur that a non-transitive ʿIllah may justify a ruling, whether explicitly stated (manṣūṣ ʿalayh) or established by consensus (mujmaʿ ʿalayh). Disagreement arises, however, when the ʿIllah is derived through independent reasoning (mustanbaṭah ijtihādan); some permit its use, while others do not.

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The linguistic term constitutes one of the foundational epistemological pillars that contributed to the development of Arabic and Islamic sciences, serving as a tool for regulating and systematizing concepts. Considerable attention was devoted to terminology by both Al-Sharif Al-Jurjani (d. 816 AH) in his work Al-Taʿrīfāt and Abu Al-Baqa’ Al-Kafawi (d. 1094 AH) in Al-Kulliyyāt. However, each scholar approached terminology through a distinct methodological perspective.
Al-Jurjani constructed terminology on the basis of precise logical principles grounded in definition and conceptual delimitation. His definitions are concise yet highly focused, aiming to clarify distinctions between closely related concepts. For him, terminology functioned as an instrument for organizing knowledge rather than merely providing lexical explanations.
In contrast, Al-Kafawi combined linguistic and terminological dimensions in his treatment of terms, linking terminology to its contextual and pragmatic usages with a clear inclination toward analysis and comparison. Consequently, his methodology is characterized by comprehensiveness and elaboration, extending beyond mere conceptual definition to include explanations of semantic dimensions and functional implications.
Accordingly, the linguistic terminology of Al-Jurjani and Al-Kafawi reflects a complementary relationship. Al-Jurjani demonstrates the precision of systematic terminological construction, whereas Al-Kafawi offers a broader analytical vision. This makes the study of their works an important gateway to understanding the development of linguistic terminology within the Arab intellectual tradition. Due to the limited scope of the present study, a selected number of terminological models were chosen to illustrate the perspectives of both scholars. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical method and is organized into several sections accordingly.