The Influence of Al-Jurjani On Sakkaki’s Scholarly Activity

Abu Ya‘qub Sakkaki is regarded as one of the prominent scholars who left a profound impact on both classical and modern linguistic studies. His significance lies in the distinctive nature of his approach, which diverged from traditional methodologies. His work is marked by precise linguistic organization, a departure from conventional authorial styles, and a logical structure influenced by philosophical reasoning. Drawing upon the insights of earlier scholars most notably ‘Abd al-Qahir al-Jurjani and his theory of naẓm (systematic composition) Sakkaki’s Miftaḥ al-‘Ulum (The Key to the Sciences) rose to prominence as a foundational text in the field of Arabic linguistics. This work continues to hold a lasting place in the history of scientific linguistic inquiry in the Arabic language. Among the critical issues in which Sakkaki followed Jurjani are the concepts of meaning, the meaning of meaning, and the challenges related to reception and semantic indication.