Born in Khorezm, he wrote al-Kashshaf, one of the most celebrated commentaries on the Quran, together with influential works on Arabic grammar and rhetoric.
Key achievements
Wrote al-Kashshaf, a celebrated commentary on the language and rhetoric of the Qur'an
Wrote al-Mufassal, a concise grammar of Arabic studied for centuries
Compiled Asas al-Balagha, a dictionary that separates literal and figurative meanings
