Arabic Writing Collection

Detail of the signature of an astrolabe made by Abd al A' Imma, c.1715-16 (bronze)
MMM5471301 Detail of the signature of an astrolabe made by Abd al A' Imma, c.1715-16 (bronze); National Maritime Museum, London

Commentary on The canon of medicine by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625185 Commentary on The canon of medicine by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening of a commentary on Ibn S?n?'s [Avicenna's] famous poem written by 'Al)

Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript)
2625266 Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on diseases of the eye, possibly attributable to Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

View of Mecca, Persian miniature, 17th century (illuminated manscript)
AIS5355993 View of Mecca, Persian miniature, 17th century (illuminated manscript); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Iberfoto.

Arabic formulary 'Compound Remedies Arranged According to Ailment', 13th century
2625363 Arabic formulary 'Compound Remedies Arranged According to Ailment', 13th century; (add.info.: by Najib al-Din al-Samarqandi The copy appears to have been made by the copyist preparing)

A hen. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz)
GIA5035720 A hen. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz). Half of the 14th century, 15th century.; (add.info.: A hen)

A rooster. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals"
GIA5034973 A rooster. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz). Half of the 14th century, 15th century.; (add.info.: A rooster)

A lioness eating a cattle. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals"
GIA5035701 A lioness eating a cattle. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz)

Fish. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz)
GIA5034961 Fish. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz). Half of the 14th century, 15th century.; (add.info.: Fish)

Arabic writing engraved into the shagreen promises that the owner shall possess all things
ELD4933109 Arabic writing engraved into the shagreen promises that the owner shall possess all things. 19th century (engraving from "The Magic Skin or The Wild Ass's Skin" by Honore de)

Essay on phlebotomy, or bloodletting in 12th century, 18th century (manuscript)
2625387 Essay on phlebotomy, or bloodletting in 12th century, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening of an essay on phlebotomy, or bloodletting, by Ibn al-Tilmdh)

Poem on the management of seasonal health, 18th century (manuscript)
2625267 Poem on the management of seasonal health, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on regimen)

Le traite des naissances. Miniature peinte in manuscrit de divination arabe de Abul Ma'shar (787-886)
AIS5381410 Le traite des naissances. Miniature peinte in manuscrit de divination arabe de Abul Ma'shar (787-886) avec des decorations faisant reference a l'astrologie et aux signes du

Tiger Hunting Scene, 17th or 18th century (illuminated manuscript)
AIS5356001 Tiger Hunting Scene, 17th or 18th century (illuminated manuscript); (add.info.: Syrian Art: Tiger Hunting Scene Manuscript page of the 17th or 18th century.); © Iberfoto.

La bataille entre le roi Bahram (?) et les turcs. Miniature peinte, 1508, art perse
AIS5386359 La bataille entre le roi Bahram (?) et les turcs. Miniature peinte, 1508, art perse. Musee des arts asiatiques de Seattle (Etats Unis).; © Iberfoto.

Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304), 17th century (brass)
MMM5473306 Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304), 17th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

A hare. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals"
GIA5035705 A hare. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz). Half of the 14th century, 15th century.; (add.info.: A hare)

Solar quadrant of the Andalusi astronomer Ahmad ibn A.S.-.Saffar (10th-11th c.). Made in white marble. Photography
CUL4938550 Solar quadrant of the Andalusi astronomer Ahmad ibn A.S.-.Saffar (10th-11th c.). Made in white marble. Photography. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Cordoba

A popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna, 17th century
2625268 A popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna, 17th century; (add.info.: The opening of the popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna)

Deer hunt scene, 17th or 18th century (illuminated manuscript)
AIS5355987 Deer hunt scene, 17th or 18th century (illuminated manuscript); (add.info.: Syrian art: deer hunt scene. Manuscript page of the 17th or 18th century.); © Iberfoto.

Astrolabe dial, (obverse) engraved with the Prophatius projection, 17th century (brass)
MMM5473292 Astrolabe dial, (obverse) engraved with the Prophatius projection, 17th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Astrolabe dial)

A dog. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz)
GIA5035733 A dog. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz). Half of the 14th century, 15th century.; (add.info.: A dog)

Coupling between a horse and a donkey.. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) The Book of Animals
GIA5035724 Coupling between a horse and a donkey.. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) The Book of Animals, by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz)

Coupling a rooster and a hen. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals"
GIA5035715 Coupling a rooster and a hen. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz)

A wolf. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals"
GIA5035710 A wolf. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz). Half of the 14th century, 15th century.; (add.info.: A wolf)

Islamic architecture, Moorish art. Inscription in Arabic in a Nasrid palace of the Alhambra, 15th century, Granada
NWI4872503 Islamic architecture, Moorish art. Inscription in Arabic in a Nasrid palace of the Alhambra, 15th century, Granada, Spain; (add.info.: Islamic architecture, Moorish art)

Pixides of Zamora - Zamora Pyxis. 946
CUL4932288 Pixides of Zamora - Zamora Pyxis. 946; (add.info.: Pixides of Zamora - Zamora Pyxis. 946. (16 cm). This pyxis has a notice explaining how in the 353 year of the Hijra

The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic written by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625117 The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic written by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening a treatise on the treatment of colic written by Avicenna)

Poem on the Pulse and Urine, 18th century (manuscript)
2625246 Poem on the Pulse and Urine, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on pulse and urine, attributed to Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

Postcard, N & B, 1917_10: In the Spahis trench on the lookout - War of 14 -18, Photography
ICA4949191 Postcard, N & B, 1917_10: In the Spahis trench on the lookout - War of 14 -18, Photography, Trenches - Indigenous Soldiers; (add.info.: Postcard, N & B)

Scene de zoophilie. Manuscrit arabe provenant de la Syrie Kitab al-Hayawan (al Hayawan) (Zoologie)
GIA5033544 Scene de zoophilie. Manuscrit arabe provenant de la Syrie Kitab al-Hayawan (al Hayawan) (Zoologie) "Le livre des animaux", par Al-Jahiz (Al Jahiz) (Al Gahiz)

Animal mating. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) The Book of Animals, by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz)
GIA5035731 Animal mating. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) The Book of Animals, by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz). Half of the 14th century, 15th century.; (add.info.: Animal mating)

Algeria: A military post in a village, 1895
LUX4812776 Algeria: A military post in a village, 1895; (add.info.: Algeria: A military post in a village, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic wirtten by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625118 The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic wirtten by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening a treatise on the treatment of colic written by Ibn S?n)

A giraffe held by her guardian. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology)
GIA5035695 A giraffe held by her guardian. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz)

Colophon of Ibn Rushd's Averroes, 12th century (manuscript)
2625184 Colophon of Ibn Rushd's Averroes, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The colophon from a copy of Ibn Rushd's (Averroes)

Bain turc ou hammam, miniature d'un manuscrit du 15eme siecle. CPM
GIA5035750 Bain turc ou hammam, miniature d'un manuscrit du 15eme siecle. CPM; (add.info.: Bain turc ou hammam, miniature d'un manuscrit du 15eme siecle. CPM); © Giancarlo Costa.

A crocodile with the bird cleaning her teeth. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology)
GIA5034951 A crocodile with the bird cleaning her teeth. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz)

The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy
DGC405782 The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (engraving) by English School

Medical plate from Kitab Al Qanun fi Page from the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037)
LRI4672438 Medical plate from Kitab Al Qanun fi Page from the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037), 14th century (vellum)-Tibb (Al Tibb) by Avicenna by Islamic School

Science and Islam: "description of the astronomical observatory of the Arab
LRI4661302 Science and Islam: " description of the astronomical observatory of the Arab scientist Taqi al-Din (Taqi al Din or Takiyuddin) (1526-1585) built under Murad III in Istanbul in 1577

The Baphomet of the Templars, copy of an stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (litho
CHT287227 The Baphomet of the Templars, copy of an stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A sign displays distances to various cities and sites in Israel and the Gaza Strip, in an observation point in Netiv Hsara, close to the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, Israel January 8

Kashmiri man touches chain tied to gate of shrine during Ramadan in Srinagar
A Kashmiri man touches a chain tied to the gate of the shrine of Sufi Saint Mir Syed Ali Hamadani during the Islamic month of Ramadan in Srinagar August 19, 2011

A worker hangs a road sign directing to the U. S. embassy, in the area of the U. S
A worker hangs a road sign directing to the U.S. embassy, in the area of the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem, May 7, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Still image of an Arabic sign with smoke rising in background as forces aligned with
REFILE - QUALITY REPEATA sign which reads in Arabic, " The city of Sirte, under the shadow of Sharia" is seen as smoke rises in the background while forces aligned with Libyas new unity

Hind, wife of Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, enemy of Muhammad, and other Qraichite women prepare to maim the bodies of Muslims
LRI4661599 Hind, wife of Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, enemy of Muhammad, and other Qraichite women prepare to maim the bodies of Muslims who died in the battle of Uhud (Ohod) and devour the liver of Hanza

Lion attacking a bull Page of a Kalila and Dimna
LRI4667626 Lion attacking a bull Page of a Kalila and Dimna by Persian School, (15th century); Topkapi Sarayi Muzesi Kutuphanesi (Library), Istanbul

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Arabic Writing: A Tapestry of Culture, Faith, and History From the mysterious Baphomet of the Templars to the stone casket discovered in Essarois, Arabic writing weaves a captivating tale, and is a language that transcends borders and connects diverse cities like Israel and the Gaza Strip. In Srinagar, Kashmiri man's gentle touch on a chain tied to a shrine gate during Ramadan reflects devotion ingrained in Arabic calligraphy. Similarly, in Nepal, Muslims immerse themselves in reading the Quran during the holy month-long fasting. The significance of Arabic script extends beyond religious practices. As seen when a worker hangs a road sign directing towards the U. S embassy or when Muslims reverently touch the holy Kaaba at Mecca's Grand Mosque during Ramadan. Across continents, from Jakarta to Burgundy, mosques become sanctuaries where young minds delve into sacred texts like the Quran. These moments are captured beautifully as boys read with reverence while surrounded by an atmosphere brimming with spirituality. Yet it also bears witness to conflict and turmoil. Still images depict smoke rising behind signs bearing this ancient script amidst forces aligned against each other. The weighty history etched within these words serves as both testament and reminder of human strife. But amidst darkness lies light; at shrines such as Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani's resting place or through Turbah tablets used by Shiite Muslims for prayer on earthly grounds - Arabic writing becomes an instrument for solace and connection with divinity. This rich tapestry reveals not only stories but also depicts miniature scenes depicting beheadings - reminders of historical struggles that have shaped our world today. Through these haunting images emerges an understanding of how power dynamics can intertwine with language itself. Arabic writing stands tall as more than just letters on paper; it represents centuries-old traditions passed down through generations—a testament to resilience, faith, culture, and humanity's collective journey across time.