Selection of Prayers from the Koran and Other Sayings of the Prophet
This collection consists of one handwritten and illustrated book dated January 11, 1899 containing a selection of prayers from the Koran and other sayings of the prophet Muhammad. A note inserted into the book identifies the author as "Sakhawi".
Dates
- 1899 January 11
Language
The material in this collection is in Arabic.
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection consists of one handwritten and illustrated book dated January 11, 1899 containing a selection of prayers from the Koran and other sayings of the prophet Muhammad. A note inserted into the book identifies the author as "Sakhawi".
Biographical/Historical Note
The Koran (also Quran or Qur’an) is the main religious text of Islam. The Koran is believed to be the word of Allah (God) as told to the prophet Muhammad (circa 570 CE-632 CE) by the angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years between 609 CE and Muhammed's death in 632 CE.
Arrangement
This collection is in one folder.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository