1 – Before he began copying al-Furūsiyyah he penned an introduction—which he himself calls a “table of contents.” In it he set forth a number of general observations and corrections, and at its close he wrote: “…Whoever wishes to consult it in full detail should look for it in our book al-Dhakhīrah al-Fākhirah li-l-Dār al-Ākhirah (The Splendid Treasure for the Abode of the Hereafter) and in our book Faraj al-Makrūb fī Mudārāt al-Ḥurūb (Relief for the Distressed in the Conduct of Wars). I have placed this at the very front of the present work so that the truth may be readily apparent to the one who seeks it; with Allah, exalted is He, lies success.”

He then said: “Section: Throughout this book, in several of its chapters, I have drawn attention to matters that [ … ] (2) in addition to what is contained in this table of contents. I then concluded the work with a statement on the subject, informing the reader of the book’s true nature, the author’s condition—may Allah have mercy on him—and offering our apology on his behalf, as justice to his due, for he—may Allah have mercy on him—was an imam [ … ] (3) who mastered numerous branches of knowledge. May Allah reward his efforts and raise his rank among the righteous …”.

2 – On page 47, immediately after the asterisk (*) (4), he writes:

“I say: His striving for long-range shooting led him to hurl a harsh stone at something whose benefit he had not fully grasped; likewise, his mention of nets, swimming, and racing by boats [ … ] (5) is far removed from the kind of furūsiyyah sought after and recognized by the Arab horsemen.”