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Is the attribution of the book "Nawadir al-Ayk" to Imam al-Suyuti correct, and what do scholars say about it if this attribution is correct?

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It is likely that the book "Al-Hikmah fi al-Tibb wa al-Rahmah" attributed to Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti is not authored by him. While he was known for his extensive writings in various fields, many books were attributed to him that he did not write, especially in literature and anecdotes. Dr. Samir al-Durubi pointed out that al-Suyuti authored only three works and one maqama on the topic of bah (sexual matters). His inclination to write on this subject was to answer a jurisprudential question or out of a desire for reform, not for jest or frivolity. Therefore, most of the books attributed to him on this subject are not authentically attributed, and it is likely that they were fabricated by scribes or inserted by adversaries.

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