The incense in mentioning scholars of Samarkand 2/1

Authored by: Omar Ahmed Al-Nasfi Al-Samarqandi Publisher: Al-Hashimiyah Library Edition: First 1443 AH - 2021 Description: Artistic volume - Shamua paper Brief introduction: The Qandh in the mention of scholars of Samarqand by Imam Najm al-Din Omar ibn Muhammad Al-Nasfi Al-Samarqandi (d. 537 AH) is one of the most famous biographical books in Transoxiana. The author compiled biographies of scholars of Samarqand and its hadith scholars and jurists, including their chains of narration, their writings, and their news. The book is considered a primary source for the history of scientific life in the Islamic East during the early centuries. It is distinguished by a precise scientific style that combines modern verification with historical narration. Al-Nasfi arranged the biographies of scholars according to their classes with accurate comments on their methodologies. The book highlights Samarqand's role as a center for science, hadith, and jurisprudence. Its edition by Al-Hashimiyah Library in Istanbul is among the finest modern editions, with meticulous verification and comprehensive scientific indices. It relied on rare manuscript copies with precise authentication of names and chains of narration. It is considered one of the most important references in the biographies of hadith scholars and scientists of Transoxiana.