Kashf al-Asrar 'Amma Ta'arradahu Jam' al-Jawami' min al-Ikhtisar

Abstract

This research deals with the issue of Ibn al-Subki’s claim that it was not possible to shorten his book “Jamme Al-Jawaami” and that it was difficult to reduce it, and that only someone who was wasteful and incomplete could do so. What is the reason for this claim? How did Zakaria Al-Ansari abbreviate it in his book “Lub Al-Usul” while ignoring this claim? In order to uncover this issue, the research analyzed the introduction and conclusion of these two books, in order to determine the truth of Ibn al-Subki’s claim and to know Zakaria al-Ansari’s approach and his approach to the abbreviation process Then the research studied selected examples of the issues that Zakaria changed in terms of mentioning what was required, clarifying the ambiguous, deleting names, and disagreement, along with the additions he made. Then the research mentioned some of the scholars’ observations on the book “Jamme Al-Jawaami” and dealt with the meaning of abbreviations and texts, and concluded by mentioning the blessing of knowledge and understanding that God Almighty grants to the early scholars and those who are late.