It is not hidden from the contemporary Arab and Muslim human today the extent of importance of delving into the study of manuscripts—specifically, though not exhaustively—in the fields of doctrines, theology (Kalam), and philosophy. If we use the term "field," it denotes the domain in its epistemological dimension—that is, those complex and intricate relationships between a set of utterances and non-utterances required and raised by the problems of the symposium. This opens horizons for the density and overlap of various sciences and knowledge, thereby diversifying readings within the perspective of philosophical criticism, historical vision, sociological and anthropological expertise, and contemporary cultural and civilizational critical studies.

It has become evident that the contemporary Arab and Muslim intellectual has gained a heightened awareness of the importance of the manuscript across its various subjects and presented issues, whether in doctrines, theology, or philosophy. Through it, many schools of thought and doctrines have indeed been established using new methodologies and visions that added richness to civilizational concepts and ideas closely linked to the becoming and ontology of Arab-Islamic existence.

However, to this day, these manuscripts have not received the editing, research, and subsequent analytical, methodological, and critical scrutiny they deserve. Therefore, through this academic work, we aimed to contribute to uncovering unstudied aspects of the doctrinal, theological, and philosophical heritage, and to reveal issues that require further scrutiny and research. We are hopeful that this contribution will serve as a horizon for opening avenues of communication and scientific discussion among various researchers on diverse issues of our doctrinal, theological, and philosophical heritage in the Greater Arab Maghreb.

Published: 2026-08-10