Muslims Collection (#2)

Muslim woman riding an ox in Hindustan (engraving)
8663698 Muslim woman riding an ox in Hindustan (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muslim woman riding an ox in Hindustan)

14th century Arabic vase in enamelled glass (colour litho)
8663512 14th century Arabic vase in enamelled glass (colour litho) by Middle Eastern School (15th-16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 14th century Arabic vase in enamelled glass)

The Kaaba in Mecca (engraving)
8663930 The Kaaba in Mecca (engraving) by French School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kaaba in Mecca, Arabia. From Atlas Historique, by Henri Abraham Chatelain)

Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with Harun al-Rashid, Bagdad, 1869 (Engraving)
7422844 Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with Harun al-Rashid, Bagdad, 1869 (Engraving); (add.info.: Science. Medicine. Persian physician Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid)

portrait of Zarathustra (Zarathushtra, Zarathushtra, Zarathustra or Zoroaster)
BEN5464491 portrait of Zarathustra (Zarathushtra, Zarathushtra, Zarathustra or Zoroaster) in a page of a manuscript representing the allegories of Dialectics (associated with Zoroaster)

Ulemas, or Ulamas, teaching in a madrasa. c. 10th century (painting)
7086364 Ulemas, or Ulamas, teaching in a madrasa. c. 10th century (painting); (add.info.: Ulemas, or Ulamas, scholars and experts in Islamic religion and law)

Imam Shamil, ruler of Chechnya and Dagestan (engraving)
8676929 Imam Shamil, ruler of Chechnya and Dagestan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imam Shamil, ruler of Chechnya and Dagestan)

L'Algerie / Algeria: La Grande Priere (colour photo)
8639804 L'Algerie / Algeria: La Grande Priere (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Grande Priere)

View of the Shirdor Madrasa, Uzbekistan
AIS5388139 View of the Shirdor Madrasa, Uzbekistan; Shir Dar Madrasa, Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan; (add.info.: Architecture: view of the Shirdor Madrasa (Shir Dor or Cher dor)

A Muslim pilgrim meets a Brahman miniature from the Mughal school illustrating the Khamsa of Amir Khosrow Dehlevi
BEN5475047 A Muslim pilgrim meets a Brahman miniature from the Mughal school illustrating the Khamsa of Amir Khosrow Dehlevi (or Khusro Dehlavi or Khusraw Balkhi) (1253-1325) circa 1595

The Alhambra, Granada (Spain). Lithograph in colours, 19th century, drawing by Wilhem Carl Werner (?)
AIS5388196 The Alhambra, Granada (Spain). Lithograph in colours, 19th century, drawing by Wilhem Carl Werner (?).; © Iberfoto

Mohammedans at prayer (litho)
8634582 Mohammedans at prayer (litho) by Macfarlane, John (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mohammedans at prayer. British school poster from the 1930s.); © Look and Learn

Palestinian married couple (b/w photo)
8626384 Palestinian married couple (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palestinian married couple)

Arabic depictions of camels (colour litho)
8663525 Arabic depictions of camels (colour litho) by Al-Wasiti, Yahya ibn Mahmud (13th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depictions of camels. From the Maqamat of Al-Hariri, 1237)

Massawa, island in the Red Sea off the coast of Eritrea (engraving)
8677052 Massawa, island in the Red Sea off the coast of Eritrea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Massawa, island in the Red Sea off the coast of Eritrea)

The book of Kalila wa Dimna, miniature, 14th century
AIS5389814 The book of Kalila wa Dimna, miniature, 14th century; Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich, Germany; (add.info)

Battle between Mongol Emperor Genghis Khan and Sultan of Khwarezm, 14th century (manuscript)
BEN5464427 Battle between Mongol Emperor Genghis Khan and Sultan of Khwarezm, 14th century (manuscript); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Kings of the Nasrid Dynasty. Fresco decorating the hall of kings or courtroom of the Alhambra
AIS5353243 Kings of the Nasrid Dynasty. Fresco decorating the hall of kings or courtroom of the Alhambra (monuments of Islamic architecture in Granada) also calls "the red" (fresco)

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, published 1884.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Casket bearing the name of the Umayyad Caliph Hisham II (976-1013) (gilded silver)
IND119214 Casket bearing the name of the Umayyad Caliph Hisham II (976-1013) (gilded silver); Girona Cathedral, Girona, Spain; (add.info.: may have been used as a Christian reliquary;); Index Fototeca

The Battle of Poitiers on 25th October 732 won by Charles Martel (688-741). 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4845097 The Battle of Poitiers on 25th October 732 won by Charles Martel (688-741). 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Al-Idrisi (1099-1164)
3499734 Al-Idrisi (1099-1164); (add.info.: Al-Idrisi (1099-1164). Muslim geographer belonging to Idrisy dinasty. World map of Al-Idrisi, 1154. Manuscript Pocock. Fol.375, 3v-4r. Cairo, Egypt

Eid prayer under rainfall
Azim Khan Ronnie

The last prayer
Azim Khan Ronnie

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

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Muslim Culture: From Partition to Pilgrimage" Step into a world where history intertwines with faith, as we delve into the captivating story of Muslims. The map of East and West Punjab serves as a reminder of the tumultuous times during partition, when borders were drawn and lives forever changed. Admire the beauty of Islamic art through a mosaic adorned with Arabic and Kufic calligraphy, showcasing the mastery of craftsmen who brought words to life on walls. A 14th-century Quran written in Arabic transports us back in time, revealing not only religious significance but also artistic brilliance captured within its pages. Meet Abd-ar-Rahman III, an influential figure who held both titles - Emir and Caliph - in Al-Andalus. His reign marked an era of prosperity and cultural exchange that left an indelible mark on Muslim civilization. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of pilgrims returning from Mecca to Algeria; their faces radiating joy after completing their sacred journey. Their devotion is a testament to the unbreakable bond between Muslims worldwide. Travel further east to North-west Frontier Province, where Punjabi Muslims reside amidst breathtaking landscapes. Their vibrant culture adds color to this diverse region while preserving traditions passed down through generations. Intriguingly captured by lithography are Macedonians defending themselves against Turkish soldiers using bombs—a poignant reminder that even within Islam's vast tapestry lies tales of resistance against oppression. Compassion knows no boundaries; orphaned Muslim children find solace at Karachi Refugee Camp—a place where love transcends adversity. These resilient souls inspire hope for a brighter future despite their challenging circumstances. Unveiling lighter moments amidst historical narratives, Kaiser Wilhelm II's portrayal as Hajji Willhelm brings forth a sense of childlike curiosity—showing how even powerful figures can be touched by spirituality's allure.