Seminar in Sohar to Examine Legacy of Abu Al Abbas Al Mubarrad

Sohar:A scientific seminar titled "Readings in the Thought of Abu Al Abbas Mohammed bin Yazeed Al Mubarrad" will be hosted at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Sohar on October 5-6. This event will focus on Al Mubarrad's significant contributions to Arabic language, grammar, and literature in the third century AH, highlighting his Omani origins and enduring impact on Arabic linguistic and literary studies. According to Oman News Agency, the symposium is part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth's efforts to preserve Omani intellectual and scientific heritage. It aims to emphasize the contributions of key figures in building Arab and Islamic civilization. The Literary Forum, through its Department of Cultural Programs and Studies, continues to organize events that spotlight influential scholars and thinkers, showcasing their roles in enriching human knowledge and cultural memory. The seminar will provide a comprehensive review of Al Mubarrad's legacy, exploring his scientific biog raphy and influence among his contemporaries. It will delve into the political, intellectual, and scientific contexts that shaped his work, including his relationship with the Abbasid era's cultural transformations. His renowned book "Al Kamil" will be a focal point, as the event examines its scientific structure, authoring methodology, and impact on Arab linguistic and literary heritage. Themes of the symposium include Al Mubarrad's linguistic methodologies, his principles of inference, and his stance in grammatical debates between the Basra and Kufa schools. The seminar will also investigate his contributions to literary and rhetorical criticism, and his influence on Arabic linguistic studies. The symposium will not only analyze Al Mubarrad's works and views but also trace the enduring presence of his legacy in subsequent linguistic studies. It aims to highlight his impact on authorship, criticism, and linguistic codification, affirming his status as a major reference in Arab cultural history. Through th ese discussions, the event seeks to re-evaluate Al Mubarrad's scientific and intellectual contributions, underscoring his significant role in the history of Arab-Islamic culture and the Omani contribution to global knowledge and civilization.