Miftâhu'r-rahme (analysis-critical text-dictionary-directory)

This study is composed of a review, a criticized text, a dictionary and directory of Miftahu'r-rahme written by Huseyin Ali Efendi who was a poet, a scholar and a historian from the 17th century. Miftahu'r-rahme is a prosaic work consisting of an introduction, eight sections and an epilogue. In the work, the faith of Pharaoh was assessed in the light of various books, the views of Islamic scholars, verses and hadiths. The aim of the study is to introduce the work of Huseyin Ali Efendi, Miftahu'r-rahme, to the world of science, and contribute to the studies to be carried out thereafter. The study consists of three parts. In the first part, general information is given on the life and works of Huseyin Ali Efendi. In the second part, the reason why Miftahu'r-rahme was written as well as its content, resources, language and style characteristics are evaluated, and its copies are described. The third part includes the criticized text of the work. In order to provide convenience to the researchers, a dictionary is annexed at the end of the study, and facsimile samples of the manuscript copies are included. Key Words: 17th century; Huseyin Ali Efendi; Miftahu'r-rahme, review, text