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and supplication to Him. It is mentioned in the collection of "The Most Cherished of What is Sought" (p. 242-244).

The Farewell Sermon: This is a sermon delivered by Ibn Tumart to his followers shortly before his death. In it, he provided them with exhortations that encompassed the entirety of his call regarding creed and social life. Al-Marrakushi mentioned it in "Al-Mu'jib" (p. 289).

The Organized Epistle: This is an epistle written by him to his followers, whom he named "the community of the people of Tawhid." In it, he urged them towards jihad and clarified the errors of the Almoravids in creed and conduct. It is mentioned in the collection of "The Most Cherished of What is Sought" (p. 103).

An epistle from the Mahdi to his followers, urging them to jihad and warning them of the stratagems of the Almoravids, including those in the Nile. He forbade them from wine and embezzlement and promised them victory and the triumph of truth. It was published by Provençal in his book "News of the Mahdi Ibn Tumart" (p. 8-9).

An epistle to Ali ibn Yusuf ibn Tashfin, containing threats and warnings, and reprimanding him for not submitting to the truth. Provençal published it in the aforementioned source (p. 11).

An epistle to "the transgressing group," which addresses the Almoravids and their followers from the tribes. It includes threats and warnings. It is mentioned in the aforementioned source (p. 11-12).

An epistle that appears to be addressed to some tribal leaders whose hearts were being won over. It is mentioned in the aforementioned source (p. 13), and it has significant omissions.

Supplication and prayer. It is mentioned in "Nathm al-Juman" and "Raqm al-Hullal" (p. 129).

Characteristics of these works. What has reached us of Ibn Tumart's works is sufficient in terms of its volume and comprehensiveness.

(See: Al-Marrakushi, Al-Mu'jib: p. 289 and onwards).

It is only mentioned in the Rabat manuscript. Dr. Ammar al-Talbi published it and onwards. Two monotheistic epistles: (See: Ibn al-Qattan, Nathm al-Juman: p. 129; and Ibn al-Khatib, Raqm al-Hullal: p. 17).

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