Mīrluḥī Sabzivārī and the Forgery of Two Books: Anīs al-Mu'minīn and Kifāyat al-Barāyā
Document Type : pajoohesh
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10.22081/jap.2024.76679
Abstract
Anīs al-Mu'minīn is a Persian book on the history of the Imams (A) attributed to Muhammad ibn Is'hāq Ḥimawī, a student of Muhaqiq Karaki. The book is claimed to have been written in 938 AH. However, the authenticity and credibility of the book face serious challenges upon examining the age of its manuscripts, references to it in other sources, and its incoherent structure. One of the key indicators of its forgery is the anachronism, particularly the mention of the repentance of Shah Tahmasb, which had not yet occurred at the claimed time of its composition. The date of forgery, works referencing the book, rare sources, its literature, writing style, religious and social concerns presented in the book, and other evidence indicate that Seyed Muhammad Mīrluḥī Sabzivārī was responsible for the forgery of this book.
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