Shaykhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah said: "Verily the Arabic language is from the religion, so knowing it is Fard Waajib for indeed understanding the Book and the Sunnah is Waajib and they are not understood except by understanding the arabic language and that which is needed to fulfill an obligation is itself an obligation. So you have from it that which is waajib upon each individual and you have that which is waajib alal kifaayah."
Shaykhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah said: ?And likewise for indeed Allaah revealed his book in the Arabic language and he made his messenger convey this from him in the Book and Sunnah (Hikmah) in the Arabic language?.So knowing the language becomes part of the religion and due to speaking with it (The Arabic language) it becomes easier for the people of this Deen to understand the religion of Allaah, to implement the religious ceremonies and easier to imitate the First generations from the Muhaajiroon and the Ansaar in all of their affairs. Iqtidaa Siraatil Mustaqeem 1/406
The Salaf and Grammar Shaykhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah said: ?It is known that Arabic is Fard Alal Kifaayah and the salaf used to discipline their children for making grammatical mistakes" Al-Fataawa 252/32
Question: It is apparent that many students of knowledge steer away from perfecting the rules of the Arabic language (grammer), considering it's importance - what is your point of view?
Response: Yes, understanding the Arabic language is important, whether it be the rules of i'raab or the rules of balaaghah, all of these are important. However, based upon us being Arabs, and all Praise is for Allaah, then it is possible to learn without knowing the rules of the Arabic language. However, from that which is complete (and better) is for a person to learn the rules of the Arabic language. So, I encourage the learning of the Arabic language with all it's rules.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen Kitaabul-'Ilm - Page 145, Question No.42
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