Abdullah at-Khadim - Qur'an - Mughal India - 1616

This fine quality manuscript leaf from the Holy book scribed by Abdullah at-Khadim in AD1616. The folio contains scripture from Chapter 6, Surat al-An'am (Cattle) v:80-84. These verses continue the narrative of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) reasoning with his people against idolatry (shirk—associating partners with God) and list the righteous prophets descended from him.

The framing and calligraphy are typical of the islamic art in the Mughal era of the Turk-Monghul dynastic period (1526-1857), designed for its aesthetic appeal as well as its legibility. It marked a "golden age" of cultural synthesis, known for strong, centralized administration, blending Persian, Islamic, and Indian traditions. It was a period of immense wealth, renowned for architecture like the Taj Mahal, literature, and art

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