Nahj-al-khaas An Unknown Glossary

Nahj-al-khaas compiled by Abu Mansour Ma’mar-ebn-Ahmad-ebn- Mohammad-ebn-Ziad Isfahani (died in 418) is a short and brief book written on mystical terms. Compilation of the book is aimed at explaining "ahval" and "maghamat" levels to reveal Sufies’ situation or as he himself said “Sayerin ela Allah” and their ranks in each situation. Although the book doesn’t have the features of genuine glossary but it is regarded as one of the professional mystical glossaries as the author explained more than 120 mystical terms through a new method for its readers. Unfortunately this book is still unknown for many searchers although it is older than many of glossaries. Researchers have tired to make a study on lexicography method with these three criteria, determined by Yakov Malkiel on the book terminology, writer's viewpoint and the way for its information release.