Al-Zamakhshari
Persian scholar and theologian
Born
March 18th, 1075
949 years ago
Died
June 12th, 1144
880 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Iran
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A celebrated Persian scholar and theologian contributed significantly to Islamic scholarship. Was born in 1075 in what is now Uzbekistan. Provided a commentary on the Quran titled 'Al-Kitab al-Mufassal fi al-Nahw', which focused on Arabic grammar and linguistic analysis. Engaged in mutazilite thought, influencing theological discussions in the Islamic world. His works addressed grammar, rhetoric, and theology, making enduring contributions to the fields of linguistics and Islamic studies.
Authored 'Al-Kitab al-Mufassal fi al-Nahw'
Influenced mutazilite theology
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