Linguistic Studies in the Works of Shaykh Abd al-Rahman al-Akhdari al-Busiri through His Book Nuzhat al-Thaqalayn fi Riyad Imam al-Haramayn: An Inductive Analytical Study

Abstract

This study aims to highlight the features of linguistic analysis in the works of Shaykh Abd al-Rahman al-Akhdari al-Busiri through his book Nuzhat al-Thaqalayn fi Riyad Imam al-Haramayn, as one of the prominent Libyan scholars who combined mastery of Islamic legal theory (Usul al-Fiqh) with deep knowledge of Arabic linguistics. The research adopts an inductive–analytical approach by tracing and analyzing the linguistic discussions employed by the author in his commentary on Al-Waraqat by Imam al-Haramayn al-Juwayni. The study examines linguistic elements related to vocabulary, particles, semantics, rhetorical styles, and grammatical rules. The findings reveal the strong presence of linguistic reasoning in the book and demonstrate Shaykh al-Busiri’s awareness of the central role of Arabic language in regulating juristic inference and understanding legal texts. The study concludes that Nuzhat al-Thaqalayn represents an important model of integration between linguistic and legal-theoretical studies and underscores the need for greater scholarly attention to Libyan intellectual heritage through editing, research, and academic revival.