Manuscript notes show transfer of a famous Omani book
The article explores the journey of the transfer of a manuscript copy of the fourth part of the book "Al-Ma'araj" by Imam Nur al-Din al-Salmi within Omani society during the 14th century AH. It documents in its margins and ownership marks the history of the book's purchase and sale, highlighting the importance of these marks as part of cultural and social heritage. The text reveals that the book was regarded as both a scholarly and economic valuable item, with its ownership marks reflecting a network of scholarly and social relationships, as well as the culture of book acquisition—whether through inheritance, gifting, or purchase. Throughout, there is a continuous documentation of the book’s life and the transmission of knowledge between scholars and students. The article also emphasizes that these ownership marks contain personal and scholarly notes, making the manuscript an important record of scholarly and social life in Oman during that period.
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