DescriptionThese two pages from Jalāl al-Dīn al-Suyūṭī’s Kitāb al-Nuqāyah function as a systematic overview of the larger work’s contents, presenting the material in a compressed reference format. Rather than offering extended exposition, the text is organized into a consecutive series of headings that outline the subjects treated throughout the volume. Each heading demarcates a distinct topic, serving as a finding aid for readers navigating the encyclopedic range of al-Suyūṭī’s compendium. The sequence of headings provides valuable insight into the organizational principles governing late medieval Islamic scholarly compilations, revealing how authors structured knowledge for pedagogical reference and how readers were guided through complex multidisciplinary texts.
Extentff. 259r-260r
PlaceIslahul Uloom Arabic College, Kerala, India
Year 1445-1505
CitationKitāb al-Nuqāya, Jalāl al-Dīn al-Suyūṭī, MAC3/CM1, iii, https://ari.nus.edu.sg/arabia-asia-archives/mac3-cm1-iii/
