Deepening the study of ancient manuscripts and rare books
A scientific and educational seminar "The legacy of Duysembek Kabylanbayuly: a bridge between epochs" was held within the framework of the III International conference "Ethnolanguage image of the World and the Turkic heritage".
The meeting was opened by Margulan Ibraimov, a member of the Board of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Vice Rector for Research and Innovation, who emphasized the scientific heritage of Duisembek Kabylanbayuly and its importance in modern Turkology. He stressed that this project not only preserves historical values, but is also an important step in the revival of the spiritual and cultural wealth of the Turkic world. Margulan Ibraimov noted that one of the goals of the seminar is to serve as a bridge between epochs, contributing to the study of rare manuscripts and books, as well as their involvement in scientific circulation.
On behalf of the descendants of Duisembek Kabylanbayuly, under the leadership of the famous scientist Bakhytzhan Duisembekov, 431 rare books and manuscripts were transferred to the Farabi Scientific library, including 231 in Arabic, 38 in Persian and 162 in Shagapai.
Scientists from various fields of knowledge participated in this project: language and literature, philosophy, history, medicine, natural sciences and religious studies. They have teamed up to create a comprehensive research platform. As a result, the books were classified according to the main directions: religious and theological literature (Aqeedah, fiqh, hadith, tafsir, dua, Irshad, tasawwuf); works on language and literature (grammar, nasb, sarf, Kavaid, belagat, literature); philosophy and rational sciences (logic, kalam, philosophy); natural and applied sciences (astronomy, medicine, pedagogy, ethics, history, tajweed).
During the event, a bilateral agreement was signed, and Bakhytzhan Duysembekov was awarded the Farabi gold medal.
Among the key successes of the project is the systematization of rare books for the scientific circulation of the university and the preparation of a roadmap for the creation of a laboratory for restoration and conservation. Cooperation has been established with the scientific research centers "Gylym Ordasy" and the Center for Written Heritage and Spiritual Heritage. The university's production and technical base, including furniture manufacturing and technical services, is actively involved in equipping the laboratory.
Another significant achievement of this initiative is the reflection of scientific results in the work of young researchers. PhD students and students conduct transcription, grammatical analysis and comparative research based on rare books, publishing articles in foreign scientific journals.
Press-service of Al-Faarabi Kazakh National University
