Interiors & Decorations

Jewellery & Precious Stones

Watches, Pens & Lighters

Fashion

Coins & Stamps

Comics & Animation

Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

Wine, Whisky & Spirits

Asian & Tribal Art

Trading Cards

Toys & Models

Archaeology & Natural History

Sports

Music, Movies & Cameras

Books & Historical Memorabilia

The most collectable antique books brought to you by {name} 

Francesco Magnani

A beautifully illuminated leaf from the Dala'il Al Khayrat, a collection of prayers for the Islamic prophet Muhammad, which was written by the Moroccan Shadhili scholar Muhammad al-Jazuli (died 1465 AD), and believed to have been scribed in Bokhara. It is the first major book in Islamic history which compiled litanies of peace and blessings upon Muhammad. It is thought to be the most copied book in Islam after the Qur'an. This particular manuscript seems to be aimed at Ai'isha, the Prophets wife, advising her that God's messenger has spoken to the Prophet and not to be dismayed. 

The leaf is small and the detailing exquisite, from the illuminated Surah, to the tightly scripted verse in naskhi, to the floral border.  Divided into two sections by the Surah, there are six (6) lines of scripture above and four (4) below, wrapped within gold clouds. Simple 'aya' in gold with radial red from the centre break the scripture into its verses.   The Surah heading in white Thuluth script sits within a gold cartouche book ended by floral patterns in celestial blue and gold.  There is multi-linear framing around the scripture, surrounded by floral border in light hues of blue, reds and gold. It is in great condition front and verso.

Please note that shipping costs are not solely the cost of the postal delivery service itself. Included within the shipping price is the work undertaken to prepare the article, for photography, for uploading to Catawiki, for preparation and packaging the article securely and for transporting the article to the postal delivery agent for processing.   

Also, please consider when bidding on this lot that this artwork is shipped from the UK. Import duties will now have to be paid by the recipient to the Postal Service when the parcel arrives in your country. This will likely vary between 5% and 20% of the sale price depending on your country's Import Rate, so please check this if you are concerned. This is a Tax collected on behalf of your Government and is not an additional fee charged by us. 






Quantity: 1 - Manuscript

Unknown - Dala'il Al Khairat - 1820

Historical Memorabilia

Reserve price

No reserve price

Buy now

Budget

From

Closing date

Sunday

27 February

tomorrow

1 March

28 February

4 March

Wednesday

Monday

Saturday

Location

France

Italy

The Netherlands

Germany

United Kingdom

Japan

Spain

Poland

Belgium

Romania

Austria

Ukraine

Ireland

Latvia

Israel

Finland

Portugal

United States

Lithuania

Sweden

Estonia

Bulgaria

Cyprus

Denmark

Greece

Object

Manuscript

Book

Military medal

Autograph letter signed (ALS)

Military helmet

Military equipment

Photograph

Medal

Tsuba

Military accessories

Service medallion

Ring

Rank badge

Document

Watch

Reward

Badge

Letter

Military uniform

Photo album

Military photograph

Flag

Commemorative medallion

Necklace

Space memorabilia

Country of origin

Russia

Netherlands

United States of America

India

Turkey

Yugoslavia

Switzerland

China

Luxembourg

Material

Metal

Brass

Silver

Leather

Bronze

Steel

Enamel

Wood

Gold-plated

Cotton

Porcelain

Glass

Aluminium

Steel (stainless)

Stainless steel

Gold

Copper

Bronze (gilt/silvered/patinated)

Textiles

Canvas

Plastic

Felt

Ceramic

Bakelite

Iron (cast/wrought)

Gender

Unisex

Women

Condition

Good condition

Good

Very good

Fine

Excellent condition

Very good condition

Fair condition

As new, unused

Fair

Excellent

Mixed / Multiple

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

As new - unused

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Very good - minor signs of wear

Extremely fine

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Ungraded

Original State

Fair - major signs of wear

Unworn - no signs of wear

Poor condition

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Extras

Signed

Signed by author

Limited edition

Hand coloured illustrations

Dust jacket

Other - see description

Inscribed by author

Fold out maps or plates

Signed by illustrator

Slipcase

Numbered edition

Tipped in plates

with original box

Period

Edo Period (1600-1868)

20th - mid (WW II)

Mid Edo period

2020+

Late Edo period

20th century

1800-1850

1850-1900

1990-1999

20th - late

20th - early (WW I)

2000-2010

1900-1910

1940-1950

19th - early

1980-1989

Early 20th century

1980-1990

1930-1940

1920-1930

1750-1800

1881-1900

19th century

1960-1970

1970-1980

Certification

No laboratory report

Subject

History

War history

Religion

Military

Literature

Documentary photography

Historical Memorabilia

This object is no longer available, but there’s still lots to explore

Unknown - Dala'il Al Khairat - 1820

Popular in Historical Memorabilia

1288 objects

Related collections