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Muslim Collection (page 7)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Muslim History and Culture" From the ancient Al-Idrisi's world map in 1154 to Orteliuss' depiction of the Ottoman Empire in 1570

Background imageMuslim Collection: Ramadan decorations, Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ramadan decorations, Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Background imageMuslim Collection: Ramadan decorations, Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ramadan decorations, Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Background imageMuslim Collection: Ramadan decorations, Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ramadan decorations, Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Background imageMuslim Collection: Mirador de San Nicolas with the Alhambra in the background, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Mirador de San Nicolas with the Alhambra in the background, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageMuslim Collection: Shop selling prayer mats, Souk Waqif, Doha, Qatar

Shop selling prayer mats, Souk Waqif, Doha, Qatar

Background imageMuslim Collection: India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, The Gateway of India, monument commemorating the landing

India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, The Gateway of India, monument commemorating the landing of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911

Background imageMuslim Collection: Moorish architecture in the Palace of Sintra, Portugal (colour litho)

Moorish architecture in the Palace of Sintra, Portugal (colour litho)
8672948 Moorish architecture in the Palace of Sintra, Portugal (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moorish architecture in the Palace of Sintra)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. (print)

Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. (print)
7420043 Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Preparation of a banquet: illustration of a poem by the Persian poet Hafez (Hafiz Shirazi)

Preparation of a banquet: illustration of a poem by the Persian poet Hafez (Hafiz Shirazi) (mid-14th century)
AIS5335290 Preparation of a banquet: illustration of a poem by the Persian poet Hafez (Hafiz Shirazi) (mid-14th century), from a manuscript (damascus, Syria) (miniature); Narodni Muzej, Belgrade

Background imageMuslim Collection: Syria: Damascus around 1900 - Muslim cemetery - engraving by Meyer

Syria: Damascus around 1900 - Muslim cemetery - engraving by Meyer and Meaulle from the book "A l'assaut de
PCT4282023 Syria: Damascus around 1900 - Muslim cemetery - engraving by Meyer and Meaulle from the book "A l'assaut de l'Asie" edition Mame 1901 - by Meaulle

Background imageMuslim Collection: Map showing the growth of the Moslem power in 25 years from 632 - 656., 1936

Map showing the growth of the Moslem power in 25 years from 632 - 656., 1936
7125145 Map showing the growth of the Moslem power in 25 years from 632 - 656. , 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the growth of the Moslem power in 25 years from 632 - 656)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Ceremonial dress of the sultan, 1707-1708 (engraving)

Ceremonial dress of the sultan, 1707-1708 (engraving)
2069333 Ceremonial dress of the sultan, 1707-1708 (engraving) by Scotin, Gerard Jean Baptiste (1671-1716); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Geography. Turkey. The Sultan the day of the Eid al Adha)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Arab caravan on the march (colour litho)

Arab caravan on the march (colour litho)
8663510 Arab caravan on the march (colour litho) by Al-Wasiti, Yahya ibn Mahmud (13th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab caravan on the march. From the Maqamat of Al-Hariri, 1237)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Whirling dervishes (b/w photo)

Whirling dervishes (b/w photo)
8672798 Whirling dervishes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whirling dervishes)

Background imageMuslim Collection: 8627049

8627049

Background imageMuslim Collection: 8626956

8626956

Background imageMuslim Collection: Battle of Rio Salado, Spain, 1340 (colour litho)

Battle of Rio Salado, Spain, 1340 (colour litho)
8672885 Battle of Rio Salado, Spain, 1340 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Imam Shamil, ruler of Chechnya and Dagestan, and his son, Ghazi Mohammed (engraving)

Imam Shamil, ruler of Chechnya and Dagestan, and his son, Ghazi Mohammed (engraving)
8677020 Imam Shamil, ruler of Chechnya and Dagestan, and his son, Ghazi Mohammed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imam Shamil)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of the arches and porticoes of the Rico Salon in

Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of the arches and porticoes of the Rico Salon in the Palace of Medina Azahara
JEB4961926 Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of the arches and porticoes of the Rico Salon in the Palace of Medina Azahara (Madinat al-Zahra, al Zahra) near Cordoba, 953-957

Background imageMuslim Collection: Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of a wall of the Alhambra Ambassador Hall or the Throne

Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of a wall of the Alhambra Ambassador Hall or the Throne Hall of Youssouf I
JEB4962061 Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of a wall of the Alhambra Ambassador Hall or the Throne Hall of Youssouf I (1333-1354). Detail representing an inscription in Arabic

Background imageMuslim Collection: Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of the Myrtes basin in the courtyard of the Myrtes

Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of the Myrtes basin in the courtyard of the Myrtes (patio of los Arrayanes)
JEB4962008 Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of the Myrtes basin in the courtyard of the Myrtes (patio of los Arrayanes), palace Comares, one of the Nasrid palaces of the Alhambra

Background imageMuslim Collection: Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of the Myrtes basin in the courtyard of the Myrtes

Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of the Myrtes basin in the courtyard of the Myrtes (patio of los Arrayanes)
JEB4962149 Islamic architecture, Moorish art. View of the Myrtes basin in the courtyard of the Myrtes (patio of los Arrayanes), Palace Comares, one of the Nasrid palaces of the Alhambra

Background imageMuslim Collection: View of Syria: Muslims Cemetery in Damascus

View of Syria: Muslims Cemetery in Damascus
JEB4833899 View of Syria: Muslims Cemetery in Damascus.; (add.info.: View of Syria: Muslims Cemetery in Damascus. Etching by WEBER, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic excursions)

Background imageMuslim Collection: The Knights Cross arrived in sight of Jerusalem, which they conquered in 1099

The Knights Cross arrived in sight of Jerusalem, which they conquered in 1099
PCT4262491 The Knights Cross arrived in sight of Jerusalem, which they conquered in 1099. Engraving of a book on the Crusades

Background imageMuslim Collection: The Knight Tancrede cuts into pieces a band of Saracens, when taking Antioch in 1098

The Knight Tancrede cuts into pieces a band of Saracens, when taking Antioch in 1098
PCT4262489 The Knight Tancrede cuts into pieces a band of Saracens, when taking Antioch in 1098. Engraving of a book on the Crusades

Background imageMuslim Collection: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux prepped the second crusade in 1146, 19th century (engraving)

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux prepped the second crusade in 1146, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4262497 Saint Bernard of Clairvaux prepped the second crusade in 1146, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (San Bernardo di Chiaravalle) (1090-1153)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Roland blowing his horn during the battle against the Saracens at Roncesvaux in 789

Roland blowing his horn during the battle against the Saracens at Roncesvaux in 789
NWI4927988 Roland blowing his horn during the battle against the Saracens at Roncesvaux in 789. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Traditional costumes from the Middle East: Libyan Prince (left)

Traditional costumes from the Middle East: Libyan Prince (left), Lebanon and Muslim man from Damascus
NWI4877929 Traditional costumes from the Middle East: Libyan Prince (left), Lebanon and Muslim man from Damascus, Syria smoking the narguile

Background imageMuslim Collection: Asian population and culture: Muslim of India, 19th century. Colouring engraving of the 19th century

Asian population and culture: Muslim of India, 19th century. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4865438 Asian population and culture: Muslim of India, 19th century. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Asian population and culture: Muslim of India, 19th century)

Background imageMuslim Collection: The ascent of Muhammad with the Archangel Gabriel

The ascent of Muhammad with the Archangel Gabriel
JAB5033961 The ascent of Muhammad with the Archangel Gabriel.; (add.info.: The ascent of Muhammad with the Archangel Gabriel.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageMuslim Collection: Islam: representation of an ulema (ulema or alem), Sunni theologian preaching the holy war (jihad)

Islam: representation of an ulema (ulema or alem), Sunni theologian preaching the holy war (jihad)
ELD4906197 Islam: representation of an ulema (ulema or alem), Sunni theologian preaching the holy war (jihad). 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageMuslim Collection: Indian costumes and vehicles, circa 1800. Hindu pandit or scholar 1, a Muslim fakir 2

Indian costumes and vehicles, circa 1800. Hindu pandit or scholar 1, a Muslim fakir 2, a writer with palm paper 3
FLO4576348 Indian costumes and vehicles, circa 1800. Hindu pandit or scholar 1, a Muslim fakir 2, a writer with palm paper 3, idol chariot decorated with Hindu gods 4

Background imageMuslim Collection: Travel methods of the Berbers in Algeria. A prince or high ranking officer on horseback

Travel methods of the Berbers in Algeria. A prince or high ranking officer on horseback
FLO4620873 Travel methods of the Berbers in Algeria. A prince or high ranking officer on horseback, a woman under a canopy on a donkey, and pilgrims to Mecca under a canopy on a horse

Background imageMuslim Collection: Germain as Muley-Ben-Omar in Sylvandire by Leuven/Vanderburch, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1845

Germain as Muley-Ben-Omar in Sylvandire by Leuven/Vanderburch, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1845
FLO4631336 Germain as Muley-Ben-Omar in Sylvandire by Leuven/Vanderburch, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's

Background imageMuslim Collection: Egypt, Cairo: Old Quarter, Street crowded with carts carrying veiled women, animated view, 1899

Egypt, Cairo: Old Quarter, Street crowded with carts carrying veiled women, animated view, 1899
LUX4786538 Egypt, Cairo: Old Quarter, Street crowded with carts carrying veiled women, animated view, 1899; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Old Quarter, Street crowded with carts carrying veiled women)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Saudi Arabia, Mecca: the Kaaba (Ka'aba, Ka'ba), 1890

Saudi Arabia, Mecca: the Kaaba (Ka'aba, Ka'ba), 1890
LUX4746752 Saudi Arabia, Mecca: the Kaaba (Ka'aba, Ka'ba), 1890; (add.info.: Saudi Arabia, Mecca: the Kaaba (Ka'aba, Ka'ba), 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageMuslim Collection: Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: a Muslim cemetery with an old man, 1900

Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: a Muslim cemetery with an old man, 1900
LUX4763771 Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: a Muslim cemetery with an old man, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: a Muslim cemetery with an old man, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageMuslim Collection: Moving a harem : women of El Menebhi from Marrakech going to Tangier, c. 1900, photo Rudolf Hedrich

Moving a harem : women of El Menebhi from Marrakech going to Tangier, c. 1900, photo Rudolf Hedrich
1733652 Moving a harem : women of El Menebhi from Marrakech going to Tangier, c. 1900, photo Rudolf Hedrich; (add.info.: Moving a harem : women of El Menebhi from Marrakech going to Tangier, c)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Envoys of Sultan, old merchant on crutches acting as interpreter

Envoys of Sultan, old merchant on crutches acting as interpreter, discussing ransoms with Christian knights taken
533836 Envoys of Sultan, old merchant on crutches acting as interpreter, discussing ransoms with Christian knights taken prisoner during a Crusade

Background imageMuslim Collection: Godfrey de Bouillon (c1060-1100), French crusader wearing the symbols of Christ's passion in his

Godfrey de Bouillon (c1060-1100), French crusader wearing the symbols of Christ's passion in his helmet during
533832 Godfrey de Bouillon (c1060-1100), French crusader wearing the symbols of Christ's passion in his helmet during the First Crusade, and elected ruler of Jerusalem 1099

Background imageMuslim Collection: Men Praying to Mecca in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho)

Men Praying to Mecca in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho)
1126421 Men Praying to Mecca in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of local Egyptian men praying to Mecca next to their)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Tajik wedding rituals, 1870

Tajik wedding rituals, 1870
1575423 Tajik wedding rituals, 1870; (add.info.: Tajik wedding rituals. Wedding ceremony (Islamic wedding ceremony), Tajikistan, Russian empire, circa 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMuslim Collection: Emperor Jahangir, miniature, 17th century

Emperor Jahangir, miniature, 17th century
AIS5389237 Emperor Jahangir, miniature, 17th century; Islamisches Museum, Brandenburg, Berlin Germany; (add.info.: Solemn prayer of the emperor Jahangir (1569-1627) after Ramadan in Idgah (India)

Background imageMuslim Collection: View of Mecca, Persian miniature, 17th century (illuminated manscript)

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

Background imageMuslim Collection: The emperor of the Orient Alexis Comnene I (1048-1118) received Godefroy de Bouillon

The emperor of the Orient Alexis Comnene I (1048-1118) received Godefroy de Bouillon and his barons in Constantinople
PCT4262478 The emperor of the Orient Alexis Comnene I (1048-1118) received Godefroy de Bouillon and his barons in Constantinople (Byance) after the conquest of Nicee in 1097

Background imageMuslim Collection: Saudi Arabia, Mecca: Black Stone Square (Kaaba, Ka'aba, Ka'ba) in the Holy City of Mecca, 1890

Saudi Arabia, Mecca: Black Stone Square (Kaaba, Ka'aba, Ka'ba) in the Holy City of Mecca, 1890
LUX4746777 Saudi Arabia, Mecca: Black Stone Square (Kaaba, Ka'aba, Ka'ba) in the Holy City of Mecca, 1890; (add.info.: Saudi Arabia, Mecca: Black Stone Square (Kaaba, Ka'aba)

Background imageMuslim Collection: Saudi Arabia, Mecca: Pilgrimage around the Kaaba (Ka'aba, Ka'ba), 1890 (b/w photo)

Saudi Arabia, Mecca: Pilgrimage around the Kaaba (Ka'aba, Ka'ba), 1890 (b/w photo)
LUX4746761 Saudi Arabia, Mecca: Pilgrimage around the Kaaba (Ka'aba, Ka'ba), 1890 (b/w photo); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageMuslim Collection: Medieval costume: portrait of an Arab merchant, c.1860 (steel engraving)

Medieval costume: portrait of an Arab merchant, c.1860 (steel engraving)
DUV4216119 Medieval costume: portrait of an Arab merchant, c.1860 (steel engraving); 7.5x9.5 cm; (add.info.: Steel engraving by J)




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Muslim History and Culture" From the ancient Al-Idrisi's world map in 1154 to Orteliuss' depiction of the Ottoman Empire in 1570, Muslim civilization has left an indelible mark on our global heritage. The partition map of East and West Punjab serves as a reminder of the complex historical events that shaped modern-day South Asia. Influential figures like Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad have played significant roles in shaping American society through their religious and political leadership. Their voices resonated far beyond their time, inspiring generations to fight for justice and equality. The vibrant colors of a Moroccan prayer carpet from the Palestinian Authority evoke a sense of tranquility, while capturing the essence of devotion found across the Middle East. A photograph captures a moment frozen in time - a Muslim woman kneeling on her prayer mat, immersed in heartfelt prayers amidst the backdrop of Jordan's rich cultural heritage. As we delve into history, we encounter veiled Egyptian women strolling through Cairo's bustling streets or glimpse into Jerusalem during its early days with Palestinian women gracefully navigating its ancient alleys. The majestic Cedars of Lebanon stand tall as symbols of resilience within Arab lands since centuries past. Let us not forget about the grandeur and influence once held by the Arab empire during its zenith in mid-700s. Its contributions to science, art, literature, architecture continue to inspire awe even today. Muslim culture is diverse yet interconnected; it encompasses stories woven together by threads spanning continents and eras, and is an invitation to appreciate beauty found within Marrakech's Jardin Majorelle or witness firsthand how faith intertwines with everyday life for millions around the world. Through these glimpses into history and culture, we embark on an exploration that transcends borders - celebrating unity amidst diversity while honoring those who have contributed so much to our shared human experience: Muslims throughout time.