Moslems Collection

Islamic Contortions
Some Moslems choose to twist and contort their bodies while praying, bending backwards to a remarkable degree

The Bairam or the Passover of the Muhammadans, in the 18th century
6266282 The Bairam or the Passover of the Muhammadans, in the 18th century; (add.info.: The Bairam or the Passover of the Muhammadans as imagined in an early 18th century print)

Moors in the 19th century, from 'Africa' by Keith Johnston, published 1884 (engraving)
5916653 Moors in the 19th century, from 'Africa' by Keith Johnston, published 1884 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Africa by Keith Johnston)

The Bey of Tunis, Sid Muhammed Es Sadok, 1862. Creator: Johan Fredrik Hockert
The Bey of Tunis, Sid Muhammed Es Sadok, 1862

Meer Heidayut Ali, Rissaldar (Native Captain) 4th Regiment of the Bengal Irregular Horse, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Meer Heidayut Ali, Rissaldar (Native Captain) 4th Regiment of the Bengal Irregular Horse, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Major-General Carmichael

Arab Kneeling in Prayer, c1875. Creator: Charles Bargue
Arab Kneeling in Prayer, c1875. Charles Bargue produced relatively few paintings and is best known for his prints and drawing manuals

Prayer on the Housetop, 1864. Creator: Alexandre Bida
Prayer on the Housetop, 1864

Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792. Creators: Anon, Henry Singleton
Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons Abdul Khaliq Sultan (1782-1806) and Mu'izz-ud-din Sultan (1783-1818) as hostages at Seringapatam 26 February 1792

A Prince with a Hawk and Ladies Hunting, between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
A Prince with a Hawk and Ladies Hunting, between 1750 and 1775

Costumes of Western India, Moslem woman, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Costumes of Western India, Moslem woman, 1876....copied, by permission of Dr. George Burdwood, from a collection of drawings in the Museum of the India Government Office'

Mounted Plaque with Shi'ite Invocation, 17th-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Mounted Plaque with Shi'ite Invocation, 17th-18th century

Wedding Procession: Groom on a Horse, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Wedding Procession: Groom on a Horse, c1800

Arab at Prayer, c1860. Creator: Charles Théodore Frère
Arab at Prayer, c1860

Portrait of a Woman (image 3 of 6), c1725. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman (image 3 of 6), c1725

Street with figures, 1922. Creator: Marius Bauer
Street with figures, 1922. Probably a street in Biskra

"Compulsory Baptism. In 1500, after the Conquest of Granada, Ferdinand V... 11 March 1885
"Compulsory Baptism. In 1500, after the Conquest of Granada, Ferdinand V compelled the vanquished Moors to submit to the rite of Baptism", 11 March 1885. Puck magazine

The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Shepherd and Bourne. The reigning family of Bhopal is Mohammedan and of Affghan race

Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, c1675. Creator: Unknown
Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, c1675

Costumes de Différents Pays, Marabou et Negre de l'Isle St. Louis dans le Sénégal, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Marabou et Negre de l'Isle St. Louis dans le Senegal, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Mahometane en Habit d'Eté, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Mahometane en Habit d'Ete, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Mahometane Danseuse Publique, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Mahometane Danseuse Publique, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Musulmanes Fesant la Priere, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Musulmanes Fesant la Priere, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Repas des Musulmanes, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Repas des Musulmanes, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femmes Turques, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femmes Turques, c1797

Early Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah (reigned 1848-1896), c1850. Creator: Anon
Early Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah (reigned 1848-1896), c1850. The shah is shown here at perhaps just nineteen or twenty years of age, wearing jeweled portraits of the Shi'ite Imams

Costumes de Différents Pays, Musulmans, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Musulmans, c1797

Standing Egyptian with prayer wreath, 1862. Creator: Willem de Famars Testas
Standing Egyptian, on prayer rug with prayer wreath. 1862

Rider, 1923. Creator: Marius Bauer
Rider, 1923

Covered street with figures, 1923. Creator: Marius Bauer
Covered street with figures, 1923

Street with figures and riders, 1923. Creator: Marius Bauer
Street with figures and riders, 1923

Street with standing figures in a circle, 1923. Creator: Marius Bauer
Street with standing figures in a circle, 1923

Street with figures, including a horseman, 1923. Creator: Marius Bauer
Street with figures, including a horseman, 1923

Street with figures, 1923. Creator: Marius Bauer
Street with figures, 1923

Street with figures near a house, 1923. Creator: Marius Bauer
Street with figures near a house, 1923

Woman Holding a Sparkler, c1760. Creator: Unknown
Woman Holding a Sparkler, c1760

Emperor Aurangzeb (reigned 1658-1707), c1725. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Aurangzeb (reigned 1658-1707), c1725

Baz Bahadur and Rupmati Hunting (recto), Sketches (verso), c1770. Creator: Unknown
Baz Bahadur and Rupmati Hunting (recto), Sketches (verso), c1770

Street Scene in Lahore - from drawings by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown
Street Scene in Lahore - from drawings by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858....the capital of the Punjaub...is on the highroad from Central Asia to the rich plains of India, which have been

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Arabe du Desert Vendant du Pain, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Arabe du Desert Vendant du Pain, c1797

Tomb of a Mussulman - drawn by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of a Mussulman - drawn by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. From "Illustrated London News", 1858

Baz Bahadur and Rupmati Hunting, c1760. Creator: Unknown
Baz Bahadur and Rupmati Hunting, c1760

The Death of the Khalifa, 1899, (c1900). Creator: Harold Robert Millar
The Death of the Khalifa, 1899, (c1900). Abdallahi ibn Muhammad, styled Khalifat al-Mahdi (usually rendered as Khalifa')

The Battle of Omdurman: The Defence of the Khalifa's Black Flag, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Omdurman: The Defence of the Khalifa's Black Flag, 1898, (c1900). Episode during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan

Portrait of Pangeran Ario Soejono, minister without portfolio in the war cabinet, London, c1940. Dutch-Indonesian politician Adipati Soejono was the first Muslim to serve in a ministerial capacity in

The First Day of School, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
The First Day of School, c.1720-c.1737

Lying-in Room of a Distinguished Turkish Woman, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Lying-in Room of a Distinguished Turkish Woman, c.1720-c.1737

La mission Musulmane; apres le dejeuner de la mission musulmane aux Affaires etrangeres... 1916. Creator: Unknown
La mission Musulmane; apres le dejeuner de la mission musulmane aux Affaires etrangeres: M. Briand, ayant a sa droite le conseiller du gouvernement cherifien Hadj Kadour ben Chabrit

'Une casba dans l'Adrar; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Une casba dans l'Adrar; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

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"Moslems: Exploring the Richness of Islamic Culture and History" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Islamic contortions, as we embark on a journey through time and space. From the spiritual heartland of Saudi Arabia's Mecca to the enchanting tales and houris, this caption invites you to delve into the diverse facets of Muslim culture. Transporting us back to 1849-50, Maxime du Camp's "Tombeaux Musulmans a Siout" captures the serene beauty of Muslim tombs in Egypt. Meanwhile, Christian Wilhelm Allers' 1898 studies in Colombo, Ceylon offer glimpses into everyday life within Muslim communities. The historic conquests come alive with vivid imagery – be it through color lithographs depicting Toledo's fall in 1085 or ceramic depictions that immortalize this pivotal moment. Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba's triumph at Montefrio is immortalized on canvas, showcasing bravery and resilience. Shifting our focus to more recent times, we witness French Foreign Legion troops stationed in Morocco during 1907. Le Petit Journal brings forth illustrations capturing their elite presence and their role in maintaining order amidst challenging circumstances. The aftermath of bombings near Casablanca further highlights both devastation and resilience within Moroccan society. Through these visual narratives spanning centuries, we gain insight into Moslem history – from sacred pilgrimage sites like Mecca to artistic representations that depict cultural diversity across regions. Join us as we celebrate the richness and depth found within Islamic traditions worldwide.