Scholars who have studied the manuscripts of the Bayan Alif (notably in the editions of the Rasa’il Ibn ‘Arabi ) highlight several core arguments:
Historically, the Kitab Bayan Alif was not just a book to be read, but a text to be experienced. In the traditional educational systems of the Malay world—particularly in places like Pattani, Kelantan, and Aceh—it served as an introductory text for students entering the world of Ilmu Ma'rifat (Gnostic knowledge).