Written in exquisite Arabic poetry ( Rajaz meter), the text serves a singular, monumental purpose: it summarizes and codifies the seven canonical recitations (Qira’at) as transmitted by Imam Abu Amr al-Dani. It links the recitations back to the Prophet ﷺ through the two primary luminaries of recitation, Imam Nafi’ and Imam Ibn Kathir, and their respective transmitters.
Translation: "Conceal the Basmalah when starting [before Surah Bara’ah], and regarding 'Lillah' in [Surah Al-A'raf 7:143], there is a difference of opinion according to Al-Bayji's companions." matn shatibiyyah pdf arabic
A bilingual version is available via Sautul Quran which includes a brief biography of the Imam and a dictionary of technical terms. ARABIC: Al Shatbia by Imam Al Qasim ash-Shatibi 538-590H Written in exquisite Arabic poetry ( Rajaz meter),
It is one of the earliest and most revered technical manuals in the science of Qira’at. 📖 Download the Arabic PDF ARABIC: Al Shatbia by Imam Al Qasim ash-Shatibi
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