Tracing the Documentation of Nusantara Ulama Manuscripts: A Review of Katalog Manuskrip Melayu Koleksi Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia (2000)
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https://doi.org/10.30821/jiu.v3i1.2363Keywords:
manuscript documentation; manuscript cataloguing; Malay philology; textual analysis; manuscript of religious booksAbstract
Abstract: Malay manuscripts constitute highly valuable historical remnants in Southeast Asia. Among its genres are Arabo-Malay manuscripts that reflect the thoughts and religious traditions of the Islamic communities in the Nusantara region. However, due to issues related to the definition of Malay manuscripts and the absence of specific language proficiency requirements for those involved in documenting Arabo-Malay manuscripts, several shortcomings have emerged in the Katalog Manuskrip Melayu Koleksi Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia, particularly in the 2000 edition. MSS 2257 serves as an illustrative example to demonstrate these shortcomings. Upon re-examination, MSS 2257 was determined to be a miscellany manuscript containing 12 titles. Notably, one of the religious books in this miscellany manuscript belongs to Shamsuddin al-Sumatra’i, but it went unnoticed due to a policy that disregarded manuscripts in languages other than Malay. The lack of language proficiency requirements also led to the use of a general tone in the Malay manuscript catalog (2000), ultimately resulting in confusion for users seeking information. The study suggests that these issues be promptly addressed to prevent their perpetuation, ensuring the smooth progression of Malay manuscript studies in the future.
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