Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion

Name: Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion
Author: Najeeb M. Saleeby

By Najeeb M. Saleeby

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The collection presents transliterations and literal translations of Arabic-script Magindanao and Sulu manuscripts, including genealogies (tarsila), origin myths, and accounts of Islamization; detailed legal texts such as the Magindanao Luwaran and principal and revised Sulu codes with Arabic marginalia; and two Sulu liturgical orations. It includes a linguistic appendix proposing a transliteration system, geographical sketches of key settlements, and editorial introductions to each manuscript, all aimed at recording traditional histories, legal practices, and religious expressions of Moro societies.

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Najeeb M. Saleeby

Najeeb M. Saleeby was a prominent scholar and historian known for his contributions to the understanding of Moro culture and history in the Philippines. His notable works include "Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion," which explores the legal and cultural frameworks of the Moro people, and "The History of Sulu," a comprehensive account of the Sulu Archipelago's historical context. Saleeby's research has been instrumental in shedding light on the complexities of Islamic societies in Southeast Asia, making him a significant figure in the study of Philippine history and ethnography.