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Islamic manuscripts reference library

This part of the Islamic manuscripts site contains many out of print publications which are nowadays often difficult to find. The section is continually being expanded. Among other things it contains the full contents of Manuscripts of the Middle East (MME), the journal published by Ter Lugt Press in Leiden in the 1980's and 1990's.
This section also contains recent publications some of which may still be in print. These have usually been included with the permission of the owners of the copyright, sometimes with mention of the websites where such publications can be purchased.
This section of the site also contains older catalogues of Islamic manuscripts, which are now out-of-print, and a great number of other relevant publications.

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Articles in journals or periodical publications:

Monographs:

Older reference works:

Manuscripts Catalogues (in reverse chronological order of publication):

Manuscripta Indonesica:
Series editors: Roger Tol, Jan Just Witkam, Wim Stokhof.
  • Volume 1:
    Hikayat Isma Yatim by Ismail and Hikayat Sultan Mogul mengajarkan anaknya. A facsimile edition of manuscript Cod. Or. 1693 in the Library of Leiden University. With an Introduction by Roger Tol & Jan Just Witkam. Leiden 1993. (Manuscripta Indonesica, volume 1): introduction pp. 1-13: (pdf); facsimile pp. 1-14: (pdf), pp. 15-32: (pdf), pp. 33-50: (pdf), pp. 51-70: (pdf), pp. 71-90: (pdf), pp. 91-110: (pdf), pp. 111-127: (pdf).

  • Volume 2:
    Mukhtasar Tawarikh al-Wusta. A short chronicle of the Riau region. A facsimile edition of manuscript Cod. Or. 1999 in the Library of Leiden University. With an introduction by Roger Tol & Jan Just Witkam. Leiden 1993. (Manuscripta Indonesica, volume 2): introduction pp. 1-13: (pdf); facsimile pp. 1-7: (pdf), pp. 8-15: (pdf), pp. 16-23: (pdf), pp. 24-26: (pdf).

  • Volume 3:
    Serat Lokapali Kawi. An Eighteenth-century Manuscript of the Old Javanese Arjunawijaya by Mpu Tantular. A facsimile editioon of Cod. Or. 2048 in the Library of Leiden University. With an introduction by Bernard Arps & Willem van der Molen. Leiden 1994. (Manuscripta Indonesica, volume 2): introduction pp. 1-47 (pdf); facsimile, ff. 1a-3a (pdf), ff. 3b-8a (pdf), ff. 8b-14a (pdf), ff. 14b-19a (pdf), ff. 19b-24a (pdf), ff. 24b-29a (pdf), ff. 29b-33a (pdf), ff. 33b-39a (pdf), ff. 39b-45a (pdf), ff. 45b-50a (pdf), ff. 50b-55a (pdf), ff. 55b-60a (pdf), ff. 60b-66a (pdf), ff. 66b-71a (pdf), ff. 71b-76a (pdf), ff. 76b-81a (pdf), ff. 81b-86a (pdf), ff. 86b-92a (pdf), ff. 92b-93b (pdf).

  • Volume 4:
    Gita Yuddha Mengwi or Kidung Ndèrèt. A facsimile edition of manuscript Cod. Or. 23.059 in the Library of Leiden University. With an introduction by Hedi I.R. Hinzler. Leiden 1994. (Manuscripta Indonesica, volume 4): introduction pp. 1-9 (pdf), p. 10; facsimile ff. 1a-4b (pdf), ff. 5a-8b (pdf), ff. 9a-12b (pdf), ff. 13a-16b (pdf), ff. 17a-19b (pdf).

  • Volume 5:
    Mystical Illustrations from the Teachings of Syaikh Ahmad al-Qusyasyi. A facsimile edition on paper and CD-ROM of a manuscript from Aceh (Cod. Or. 2222) in the Library of Leiden University. With introductions by Aad Janson, Roger Tol & Jan Just Witkam. Leiden 1995. (Manuscripta Indonesica, volume 5): introductions, pp. 1-33 (pdf); facsimile, pp. 1-11 (pdf), pp. 12-19 (pdf), pp. 20-26 (pdf).
    * This is a copy of the book only, the CD-ROM is not placed in this website. However, a full web presentation of this book is available at this address.

  • Volume 6:
    Nabi Aparas. The Shaving of the Prophet Muhammad's Hair. A facsimile edition of a Javanese manuscript from Lombok, MS M. 53 in the private collection of Dick van der Meij. With an introduction, transliteration and translation by Dick van der Meij. Leiden 1996. (Manuscripta Indonesica, volume 6): (pdf).

  • Volume 7:
    - Facsimile of MS Leiden University Library, Klinkert 161: Syair Raja Tedung dengan Raja Katak. Published in Leiden in 2002: (pdf).
    - Edition, translation and commentary: Syair Raja Tedung dengan Raja Katak. The Poem of the Cobra-King and the Frog-King. A facsimile edition with transcription, translation and interpretation of manuscript Kl. 161 in the Library of the University of Leiden. Edited by Gijs Koster & Roger Tol. Leiden 2002. (Manuscripta Indonesica, volume 7): pp. 1-39 (pdf), pp. 38-79 (pdf).

    The Istanbul defters:
  • Defter-i Kutubkhana-yi Damad Ibrahim Pasha. Der-i Saadet 1312.
    * Library originally situated near the Shahzada Mosque, in the Damad Ibrahim Pasha Madrasa.
    Nos. 1-82, Nos. 83-182, Nos. 183-301, Nos. 302-422, Nos. 423-536, Nos. 537-683, Nos. 684-797, Nos. 773-870, Nos. 871-984, Nos. 985-1100, Nos. 1101-1175, table of contents.

  • Defter-i Kutubkhana-yi Halet Efendi. Der-i Saadet 1312.
    * Library founded in 1244 AH. Manuscripts originally kept in the Mawlawikhana, outside the Ghalata gate.
    ** From p. 72 onwards are the descriptions, with separate numbering, of awqaf which were added later to the Library.
    Nos. 1-70, Nos. 71-178, Nos. 179-286, Nos. 287-413, Nos. 414-523, Nos. 524-655, Nos. 656-722,