Explore a pivotal debate in Arabic grammar with this scholarly work by Dr. Zuhair Abdul Mohsen Sultan. This 312-page paperback, published in 1996, delves into the famous linguistic confrontation between the two giants of the field, Sibawayh and al-Mubarrad. The author meticulously analyzes their differing perspectives and arguments, ultimately presenting a case that champions Sibawayh's grammatical reasoning. It serves as an essential resource for specialists and students interested in the historical development of Arabic linguistic thought and the profound intellectual legacy of these two eminent grammarians.