From Djerba to Warjalān

A rare 7th/13th-century Ibadi manuscript letter from Djerba, Tunisia, to the Algerian community of Warjalān sheds light on premodern Maghrib communication and intellectual ties. The unedited letter, part of a neglected corpus in private libraries like El Barounia Library, reveals how Ibadi scholars maintained connections through correspondence. This study highlights the significance of preserving such manuscripts, which have been overlooked due to their fragmented nature and limited accessibility. By contextualizing al-Ṣidghiyānī’s letter within its historical setting, the research underscores the role of epistolary archives in understanding Ibadi intellectual networks.

Neji, M., & Love, P. M. (2021). From Djerba to Warjalān. Journal of Islamic Manuscripts, 12(1), 62–76. https://doi.org/10.1163/1878464x-01201005