In a typical Malayalam commentary of Alfiya, each Arabic verse is presented, followed by a word-by-word translation into Malayalam, then a detailed grammatical analysis (Tahqeeq) in Malayalam script (often using Arabi-Malayalam or pure Malayalam).
The is one of the most significant works in the history of Arabic linguistics, serving as a foundational text for students of Arabic grammar ( Nahw ) and morphology ( Sarf ) for over eight centuries. In Kerala, this 1,000-line poem remains a cornerstone of the traditional Dars education system within masjids and Islamic institutes. alfiya malayalam pdf