Alfiyya of Ibn Malik

(The) Alfiyya of Ibn Malik (Arabic: ألفية ابن مالك) is a rhymed book of Arabic grammar written by Ibn Malik in the 13th century. The long title is al-Khulāsa al-alfiyya. According to the historian Al-Maqqari, Al-Alfiyya was written in imitation of Ibn Muti al-Zawawi's Al-Durra al-alfiyya.[1] At least 43 commentaries have been written on this work, which was one of two major foundations of a beginner's education in Arab societies until the 20th century.

Alfiyya of Ibn Malik
AuthorIbn Malik
LanguageArabic
GenreGrammar, poem
Published13th century

Along with the Ajārūmīya, the Alfiya was one of the first books to be memorized by students in religious schools after the Qur'an.

This book is still used in traditional Dars (Islamic Education system in Masjid) at south Indian state Kerala, as well as traditional Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia.[2][3]

References
  1. Fleisch, H. (1986). "Ibn Mālik". In Bearman, P.; Bianquis, Th.; Bosworth, C.E.; van Donzel, E.; Heinrichs, W.P. (eds.). The Encyclopedia of Islam. Vol. III (2nd ed.). E. J. Brill. p. 861.
  2. BADRUTTAMAM, NIM : 11420110. KORELASI ANTARA PENGUASAAN NADZAM ALFIYAH IBNU MALIK TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN QIRAAH SANTRI KELAS II TSANAWIYAH MADRASAH HIDAYATUL MUBTADI’IEN LIRBOYO KEDIRI (in Indonesian). UIN Sunan Kalijaga.
  3. "Ribuan Santri Tampilkan Muhafadzoh Alfiyah dan Aqidatul Awam di SCNC 2022". NU Online Jatim (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-22.


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