Which early Islamic scholar is credited with founding the field of Arabic grammar and linguistics?

Explanation

– Sibawayh is widely credited with founding the systematic field of Arabic grammar and linguistics, authoring the foundational work known simply as ‘Al-Kitab’ (The Book).
– His comprehensive analysis of Arabic syntax and morphology established the framework upon which subsequent generations of Arabic grammarians would continue to build.
– For exams, remember that Sibawayh was a student of Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad, another significant early scholar credited with developing the science of Arabic prosody.