Reference work
Jafr
Gernot L. Windfuhr
Describes letter-number techniques applied to future dynasties and Mahdi expectations, and points to Ibn Khaldun's skeptical treatment.
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Encyclopaedia Iranica online, displayed author and date metadata
Opening definition and methods through exegetical context