This digital application offers swift access to the scholarly works and biographies of prominent figures within a specific sect.
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Technological advancements have become integral to modern life. To maintain relevance in a globalized world, it's crucial for those possessing knowledge to embrace modernity and preserve their intellectual heritage. This application aims to make this heritage easily accessible to a wider audience.
The Heritage Revival Center at the al-Abbas's shrines houses a significant collection of scholarly works. While individual efforts have resulted in the printing of some volumes throughout history, much of this valuable resource remains untapped.
Therefore, we present this digital application, providing scholars and enthusiasts with convenient access to these precious texts. It facilitates research and exploration of the lives and works of the sect's leading figures, minimizing research time.
The application offers the book in three formats:
- A text-based format closely mirroring the original publication.
- A digital replica of the printed book.
- A unique feature: a digitized version of the author's handwritten manuscript. This allows users to verify potential typographical errors, particularly useful given the lack of thorough proofreading in many existing volumes.
This application, despite its simplicity, offers several key advantages for researchers:
- Independent access to each of the three book formats.
- Comprehensive search capabilities, allowing both basic and advanced searches within the entire encyclopedia or specific sections.
- Text copying and sharing functionalities.
- Printing options for all three formats.
- Simultaneous viewing of the text and printed versions, with adjustable zoom and page synchronization.
- Indices of translators, both per volume and for the entire encyclopedia, with searchable functionality.
- Bookmarking capability for pages across all three formats.
- Note-taking and commenting features for each page and format.
In closing, we express our gratitude to all those who contributed to this project: Sheikh Agha Buzurk al-Tharani, for his invaluable work on typesetting, reviewing, and printing the original volumes; those who preserved and shared the handwritten manuscript; and the team responsible for developing this application. May God reward them all generously.
What's New in Version 0.3
Last updated November 13, 2024
Improved performance and enhanced support for modern devices.
