خزانہ جواہر جلالی کے چارقلمی نسخوں کا تعارف و تجزیہ

Abstract

Sheikh Jalal al-Din Bukhari (707–785 AH), widely known as Jahangashai Makhdum Jahanian, was one of the most prominent Sufi saints and distinguished scholars of the Indian subcontinent. During the 8th century Hijri, he not only played a pivotal role in the expansion of Sufism but also contributed significantly to the propagation of Islam and the integration of spiritual thought into the social and cultural life of his time. His personality, marked by spiritual authority and socio-religious influence, inspired generations across diverse regions of the subcontinent.  Among the important works associated with him is the Khazanat al-Jawahar al-Jalali, a compilation prepared by his devoted disciple, Fazl Allah ibn Ziya al-‘Abbasi. This text belongs to the rich tradition of Malfuzat (collections of discourses), which has been a hallmark of South Asian literary and spiritual heritage for centuries. The Khazinat al-Jawahir al-Jalali is not merely a repository of mystical teachings and ethical guidance but also an invaluable literary and historical source reflecting the intellectual, cultural, and religious milieu of the 8th century Hijri. As such, it stands as an illuminating testimony to the interaction between Sufi thought and the socio-cultural fabric of the Muslim world in the subcontinent. The significance of this study lies in its introduction and examination of the extant manuscripts of this important work. At present, four manuscripts of the Khazinat al-Jawahir al-Jalali have been identified in Pakistan: three are preserved in the National Library, Ganj Bakhsh, Islamabad, while one remains in a private collection. Their scholarly description and analysis open new avenues for research in the fields of Sufism, Islamic intellectual history, and the literary tradition of Malfuzat in South Asia.