Scientific methods of research of manuscripts (based on the example of the work of Muhammad al-Bulgari “Hazinetul-ulema wa zinetul-fuqaha” (Treasure of scientists and decoration of Islamic jurisdictors)

the article is devoted to the study of the work ‘Hazinat al-ulama wa zinat al-fuqaha’ (Treasury of scholars and decoration of jurists) by the Golden Horde theologian of the XIV century Muhammad al-Bulgari (d. 1418). In this article we would like to consider the practical application of scientific research methods on the example of studying the manuscript of Muhammad al-Bulgari. Such methods of scientific research as: Textological analysis includes the study of the text of the manuscript in order to identify its authenticity, as well as to determine the various variants and editions. In this context, researchers compare different manuscripts to establish their relationship and trace the evolution of the text. This method also includes critical analysis of the sources to determine the original version of the texts and their changes over time. Linguistic analysis: The study of the language and style used in a manuscript, which can help in determining the time and place of its creation. Historical and cultural context. Philological approach. A philological approach involves the study of the language, style and structure of the text. This may include such method as semantic analysis, which involves the study of the meanings of words and phrases in the context of their use. Structural analysis which is the study of the composition of the text, its logic and argumentation.

work ‘Hazinat al-ulama wa zinat al-fuqaha’ (Treasury of scholars and decoration of jurists), Muhammad al-Bulgari, textual analysis, critical analysis of sources, linguistic analysis, semantic analysis, methods of scientific research of manuscripts