Journal of Codicology and Manuscript Research
(In persian: Pizhūhish/hā-yi nuskhah/shināsī va taṣḥīḥ-i mutūn)

Journal of Codicology and Manuscript Research (In persian: Pizhūhish/hā-yi nuskhah/shināsī va taṣḥīḥ-i mutūn)

Presentation and Analysis of the Manuscript "On the Errors of Al-Mutanabbi and Exposing His Plagiarisms

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 استادیار گروه زبان و ادبیات فارسی، ولحد خوی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، خوی. ایران
2 استادیار گروه زبان و ادبیات عربی ، دانشگاه ادیان و مذاهب، قم. ایران
Abstract
Manuscripts are buried treasures. By examining the works of past scholars, one can access their valuable scientific and literary heritage and learn the foundations upon which today's specialized knowledge is built, particularly in the field of literary criticism. Muzaffar ibn Fadl al-Alawi has authored an innovative work in Arabic. This research focuses on two manuscripts housed in the Astan-e Razavi Library and the National Library of Iran. This study was conducted using a descriptive-analytical and documentary approach, through a library review of two manuscripts housed in the Astan-e Razavi Library and the National Library. The manuscript begins with a description of a debate between al-Mutanabbi and Hatim and continues with a statement of the accusations of plagiarism leveled against al-Mutanabbi. In addition to providing a further explanation of the famous Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi, this research contributes significantly to the dissemination of verses, anecdotes, and the names of unknown or forgotten figures mentioned for the first time. Furthermore, given the prevalence of the "plagiarism" perspective and its challenges, this study not only serves as a comprehensive source in this field but also confirms that Al-Mutanabbi has been a subject of great interest throughout all ages. The main objective of this study is to present these two manuscripts. This research aims to answer the following questions by studying the existing copies and the characteristics of each: Who is the author of this work? What are the visual and content characteristics of the surviving manuscripts? And what is the importance of correcting and
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Volume 5, Issue 2 - Serial Number 10
September 2026
Pages 283-311

  • Receive Date 30 July 2025
  • Accept Date 29 September 2025
  • Publish Date 23 September 2026