The scientific seminar "Readings on the Thoughts of Abu al-Abbas Muhammad bin Yazid al-Mubarrad" will take place on October 5 and 6 at the University of Applied Sciences and Technology in the Wilayat of Sohar. This seminar focuses on one of the most prominent figures in the Arabic language, grammar, and literature in the 3rd century AH. Abu al-Abbas al-Mubarrad, as a scholarly figure with Omani roots, has made significant contributions to the advancement of Arabic linguistic and literary studies.
The Scientific Legacy of Abu al-Abbas al-Mubarrad
Abu al-Abbas al-Mubarrad has managed to secure a high academic position among the scholars of his time and thereafter, and his scientific legacy has remained in the resources of language, literature, and grammar for centuries. This seminar is in line with the efforts of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth of Oman to preserve Omani intellectual and scientific heritage and to introduce prominent figures in the construction of Arab and Islamic civilization.
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Analysis and Review of al-Mubarrad's Works
This seminar will provide a comprehensive scientific reading of the legacy and thoughts of Abu al-Abbas al-Mubarrad, examining his scientific biography and his position among the scholars of his era. Additionally, the political, intellectual, and scientific environment that contributed to the formation of his character and cognitive productions will be analyzed. This event will address the works and scientific contributions of al-Mubarrad, particularly the book "Al-Kamil," which is considered one of the most important resources of Arabic linguistic and literary heritage.
The seminar will explore al-Mubarrad's methodology in linguistic reasoning and the construction of grammatical rules, as well as the principles of reasoning and the methods of weighing between narration (Sama) and analogy (Qiyas). This analysis will include his stance in the grammatical dispute between the two schools of Basra and Kufa and its impact on the formation of his views and academic choices.
Finally, this seminar will examine al-Mubarrad's critical and rhetorical legacy and analyze various grammatical issues in his works, highlighting his academic independence and influence on the development of Arabic linguistic studies. The aim of this seminar is to provide a contemporary scientific rereading of this legacy and to raise awareness of the prominent position of Abu al-Abbas al-Mubarrad in the history of Arab-Islamic culture and Oman’s contribution to knowledge production and the enrichment of human civilization.
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