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How Was the Omani Manuscript "Ithāḥ al-Sulūk" Preserved?
The article discusses how Omani scholars preserved the manuscript "Ishārat Nizam al-Suluk ila Ḥaḍarāt Malik al-Muluk" by Sheikh Nāṣir ibn Abī Nabhān al-Khārūsī. This manuscript is considered one of the most important works of Sufism and spiritual practice in Oman, as it explains two Sufi poems from Ibn al-Fāriḍ’s heritage. It addresses self-development, spiritual purification, the elevation of spiritual standing, and moral education. The manuscript was copied by Sa‘īd ibn ‘Īsā al-Sammī approximately thirty years after the author’s composition, reflecting the scholarly community in Oman’s interest and dedication to preserving its heritage. The article also highlights the role of copyists in transmitting and safeguarding knowledge before the advent of printing, emphasizing the importance of this early copy, which closely aligns with the original in terms of date and accuracy, thereby enhancing its historical and scholarly value. This work stands as a testimony to Oman’s scientific and literary movement and its connection to Sufism and Islamic heritage, demonstrating how generations have maintained spiritual and intellectual knowledge through the copying of manuscripts.
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