This article analyzes the life, scientific activities, and contributions of the 12th-century scholar al-Mutarrizi to Arabic linguistics. Special attention is given to the significance of his work "al-Mughrib fi Tartib al-Mu‘rib" and its place in the scientific heritage. For the first time, al-Mutarrizi’s works are thoroughly examined based on various historical sources and modern research. The study reveals that al-Mutarrizi’s scholarly legacy had a significant impact on the development of Arabic grammar. In conclusion, it is emphasized that studying al-Mutarrizi’s scientific heritage is crucial for a deeper understanding of the Arabic linguistic traditions of the 11th-12th centuries in the Mawarannahr region.                                                               

al-Mutarrizi, al-Mughrib fi Tartib al-Mu‘rib, nahw, sarf, al-Zamakhshari, Arabic linguistics, Jurji Zaydan, Risalatun fi Nahw, classical Arabic lexicons, Carl Brockelmann.

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