The Virtues of Imam Al-Shafi’i by Al-Hafiz Abu Bakr Al-Khatib Al-Baghdadi(Investigation and historical study)
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Manuscript verification is a scientific process that aims to produce the handwritten heritage texts correctly and accurately, so that they are as close as possible to the image that their authors created.
The verification aims to present the texts in a reliable manner, while adjusting and documenting them and explaining any ambiguities or possible errors that occurred as a result of copying or distortion over the ages.
The ultimate goal is to preserve the cultural heritage for future generations and ensure that the texts reach them in a clear and sound image.
This study focusses on the qualities of Imam Al-Shafi'i, may God have mercy on him, as presented by Al-Hafiz: Ahmed bin Ali bin Thabit. Al-Baghdadi highlighted the virtues of Imam Al-Shafi’I, detailing his lineage, merits, and his migration from Mecca to Medina. He noted the Imam's dedication to knowledge and his interactions with the scholars of his era, as well as the challenging circumstances he faced during his travels from one region to another. I conducted a scientific investigation of the manuscript, adhering to established methodological principles. The analysis was based on two handwritten copies of the manuscript, which will be described in due course.
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