Delhi Persian 36 (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
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Summary of Contents: 2 works by 2 authors on the subjects of Persian poetry, Qasidas, Sufism Doctrines Early works to 1800, Prophets, and Muḥammad1. ff. 1v-31vTitle: Hidāyat al-AʻmāTitle: هدایة الاعمیA treatise on Ṣūfī ethics
Language(s): PersianReferences
For a more detailed description see Persian III, .2. ff. 32v-127rEvidence of Muḥammad’s prophetship in his own life and in that of his companions and their successors
Written in 885
Language(s): PersianReferences
For a more detailed description see Persian III, .Physical Description
Form: codexExtent: 127 ffDimensions (leaf): 29.5 × 19.1 in.Hand(s)
Fine nastaʻlīq
Decoration
On folio f. 1v
Rubrications
Binding
Half leather 20th century European binding
History
Origin: India; 979 AHRecord Sources
Manuscript description based on Arberry, Levy and Storey: Catalogue of the Persian manuscripts in the Library of the India Office. Vol. 3. (Unpublished)Availability
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