The Historical Sequence of Qaḍi Nu‘man’s Works (4)

This text represents the fourth and final section of the translation and critique of Ismail Poonawala’s article, which examines the chronological sequence of the works of Qaḍi Nu‘man al-Maghribi (d. 363 AH). This section focuses on the final books authored by Qaḍi Nu‘man during his lifetime. Poonawala attempts to determine the date each book was written by utilizing internal textual evidence and occasionally external clues and context. The article’s critic has endeavored to add further insights with his annotations while also critically examining the article’s content and structure for any inaccuracies.