Presentation and Study of the Manuscript Entitled “The Sign of Happiness in Habitual Foods by Doctor Abu Al-Hasan Ali ibn Hassan Al-Marakshi”

Authors

Abdelhamid Bitari, Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnologies, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, University Mohammed Premier, BP 717, 60000 Oujda, MoroccoFollow
Rachid Touzani, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry & Environment, Faculty of Sciences, University Mohammed 1st, Bd. Med VI B.P. 717, Oujda, Morocco.Follow
Belkheir Hammouti, Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes, Fes 30070, BP 15, Morocco.Follow
Abdelkhaleq Legssyer, Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnologies, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, University Mohammed Premier, BP 717, 60000 Oujda, MoroccoFollow

DOI

10.35552/0247.38.10.2268

Abstract

Introduction: Morocco preserves manuscripts of significant scientific and cultural value, which require presentation, verification, and study. The importance of studying the book "The Sign of Happiness in Common Foods" lies in the fact that it serves as a scientific reference point for understanding the principles of nutrition and medicinal herbs during the Middle Ages, especially in the Islamic world. Objective: Manuscript books represent a cultural and scientific treasure for Moroccan and humanity civilizations. Therefore, they require uncovering, displaying, and studying. Our work in this context involves presenting and studying the manuscript book titled "The Sign of Happiness in Usual Foods by Sheikh Al-Faqih Al-Tabib Abu Al-Hassan Ali Ibn Hassan Al-Marrakushi,". Methodology: The study entailed comparing the information in the Manuscript book regarding nutritional rules and medicinal herbs with the data of modern nutrition science, through bibliographic research in databases like Google Scholar, Elsevier, and PubMed, and with the latest research and studies in the fields of nutrition and medicinal plants. To present the manuscript, we used two copies. One from the Royal Library in Rabat, and the other from the Islamic Library in Saudi Arabia, at Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University. Both copies are undated, so we used the clearer copy as the main version, and compared it with the second copy to achieve the book as the author intended in his lifetime. Results: Presenting the manuscript book in in printed form and adjusting its text, and extracting the principles of nutrition and medicinal herbs from the manuscript. Conclusion: In addition to the cultural aspect, this manuscript book addresses important scientific issues in nutrition and medical herbs that have been confirmed by modern scientific data. that's why it is necessary to study of manuscripts and to highlight the contributions of Muslim scholars to the advancement and development of sciences.

Recommended Citation

Bitari, Abdelhamid; Touzani, Rachid; Hammouti, Belkheir; and Legssyer, Abdelkhaleq (2024) "Presentation and Study of the Manuscript Entitled “The Sign of Happiness in Habitual Foods by Doctor Abu Al-Hasan Ali ibn Hassan Al-Marakshi”," An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities): Vol. 38: Iss. 10, Article 1.
DOI: 10.35552/0247.38.10.2268
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/anujr_b/vol38/iss10/1