Subject
Islam--Customs and practices--Early works to 1800., Islam--Prayers and devotions--Early works to 1800., Religious life--Islam--Early works to 1800.
Type
Document
Language
Arabic
Digital
No
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
110 unfoliated leaves : paper ; 210 x 161 (145 x 110) mm.
Library
Penn Libraries
Library Asset ID
1237600629
Record ID
9977524332903681
Library Location
University of Pennsylvania Libraries
Notes
Ms. codex., Foliation: Unfoliated; catchwords every verso, lower left., Layout: Written in 13 long lines., Script: Written in naskh in black ink; pointed., Decoration: Rubrications in red; some magic squares and other diagrams in red and black., Binding: Item is disbound; some gatherings are still sewn; no covers., Origin: Item is undated, perhaps 17th or 18th century. | Arabic. | Purchased from Addison and Sarova Auctioneers 30 March 2019, lot 1021. | Access to this item is subject to staff review.
Sample Text
An incomplete collection of prayers and incantations, mostly labeled as fāʼidah with explanations of when to use them and what their benefits are. Item is missing pages and is disordered.
Atıf Şekli
UPenn Ms. Codex 2024.
Tür
Manuscripts, Arabic., Manuscripts, 17th century., Manuscripts, 18th century., codices (bound manuscripts), diagrams