(Ithan) between Applicaion and Negligence
Jihad Yousif Elarja, Arabic Dept. Faculty of Arts, Islamic Univrsity of Gaza,
Gaza Strip Palestine
Abstract
This study discusses "Ithan" as one of the emphatic particles of the imperfect tense through highlighting its formation, meaning, and use. It investigates its applications in
the Holy Qura'n and the traditon of the prophet, and Arabic poetry. The study also aims at providing a full coverage of "Ithan" so that learners can avoid any ambiguities they may encounter as result of the significant difference that grammarian have about it.