Salim al-Siyabi
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- 1414 AH
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Salim al-Siyabi (1326–1414 AH / 1908–1994 CE) was an Omani Ibadi jurist, historian, genealogist, and poet, known for his writings on the history and tribal lineages of Oman .
Biography and Scholarly Activity
His full name was Abu Hilal Salim ibn Hammud ibn Shamis ibn Sulaym al-Siyabi al-Sama'ili, originating from Samail in the Sultanate of Oman . He dedicated his life to scholarship, teaching, and research across the fields of Ibadi jurisprudence, Arabic literature, history, and tribal genealogies .
Al-Siyabi composed numerous studies documenting the heritage of Oman and clarifying Ibadi theological doctrine . Among his notable historical works is 'Uman 'Ibr al-Tarikh (Oman Through History), a multi-volume historical survey of the country . In the field of genealogy, he produced Isaf al-Ayan fi Ansab Ahl Oman (Relief of the Notables Concerning the Genealogies of the People of Oman), an independent reference tracing both Adnanite and Qahtanite lineages in Oman along with their historical achievements and prominent scholars . He also authored doctrinal polemics, including Asdaq al-Manahij fi Tamyiz al-Ibadiyya min al-Khawarij (The Truest Approaches in Distinguishing the Ibadis from the Kharijites) . Al-Siyabi died in 1414 AH (1994 CE) .
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List of Works
Isaf al-Ayan fi Ansab Ahl Oman (Relief of the Notables Concerning the Genealogies of the People of Oman) is a genealogical treatise focusing on Omani tribes. Completed in manuscript form on 25 Shawwal 1382 AH, the work surveys Adnanite and Qahtanite Arab lineages settled in Oman, recording their origins, clans, migrations, settlements, and notable historical and scholarly figures.