Abstract

This study analyzes the contribution of Mahmud Zamakhshari to the development of the science of the fundamentals of the Arabic language and provides information about his works on linguistics, grammar, lexicology, aruz, and literature. In particular, the definition of «Science of lectures», which was very developed in medieval Arabic literature, the history of its occurrence, as well as scientists who wrote in this area and their works are analyzed. The meaning and importance of the «Science of Lectures» are discussed, as well as the content of books written in this field. The study describes the work of Mahmud Zamakhshari «Rabiy’u-l-abror», which is included in the section «Sciences of lectures», which is part of the classification of the sciences of the basics of the Arabic language, in particular, what goals Zamakhshari pursued when creating it and brief analysis of the content of the book is given.