07/07/2024

Dur al-Mukhtar Sharh Tanweer al-Absar also called al-Dur al-Mukhtar, is a book written by Imam Muhammad Ala al-Din al-Haskafi in the year 1071 AH (1655 AD). The book is actually a commentary on another book called Tanweer al-Absar by Muhammad ibn Abd Allah Tamartashi.

The book is considered one of the most prominent treatises of the Hanafi school. The author of the book mainly discusses issues of marriage, dowry, divorce, rights and duties of spouses, endowment, gifts, last will and testament and inheritance. It has been referenced by almost all modern-day writers on Islamic law in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. This book provides useful information for judges, lawyers, scholars, and students of Islamic law.

The manuscript was popular because it included original opinions in the Hanafi school of thought and contained many jurisprudential issues in a nutshell. Also, various commentaries were written on it. The edition in this collection is a rare example of this precious work.

The manuscript is handwritten in Arabic, in black and red ink, and in the Ta'lik script,  

It has 702 pages and is bound in the original leather binding. The book is 25 by 16 cm and is in very good condition. 

This Ottoman Period bowl is made of copper and engraved with pen-work on the outside on the upper edge. The inscription is the names of Ahla-Albaitt (the family of prophet Mohamed ass).  

The diameter of the bowl is 23,5 cm and it is in very good condition.

This 19th century Ottoman Talismanic bowl is said to have healing powers. 

This healing power is derived from the Quranic scripture on the bowl. 

The bowl has a diameter of 14 cm. 

It is in reasonable condition.

This book is of the famous hadith of Imam Bukhari (194 – 256 AH / 778 - 840 AD). These books are considered the most authentic source of Islamic sciences after the Quran. This makes it of very important jurisprudential value. This edition of the book dates back to the end of the 18th century and is one part of a series of 5 written over a period of 16 years.

The manuscript is handwritten in Arabic, in black ink and Naskh script. It is bound in its original leather binding and has a protective leather box with marbling on the outside.

The book has about 750 pages and is 23 by 15 cm.

Because the work has a protective box, the leather binding and interior of the book remain in pristine condition. The box has done its protective work and has some damage, it is however still in good condition, especially considering its age. 

This knife has an Arabic, probably Talismanic enscription. 

Period: 19th century

Dimensions: 44 by 5 cm.

Condition: The knive has obviously been used and some of the writing has been rubed of, otherwise it is in good condition.  

A 6^th century AH (12th century AD) bronze talismanic tool. It has a rectangular-section body that ends in an inverted teardrop-shaped finial on one end and with a round plate on the other. The body is intricately embellished with Quran and Dua inscriptions, including a part of sura al-Araaf, verse 54.

Dimension: 6,9 by 27,5 cm. It weighs 365 gr.

It is in good condition, especially considering its age. 

This is a rare example of a 11th to 12th century AH (17th to 18th century AD) magic bowl. An especially captivating work of art that has been crafted to protect and ward off fear, evil, and demons. The bowl features a broad, deep body with a rounded base and a central raised boss, all of which have been adorned with intricate and highly ornamented designs. 

The bowl's interior is particularly stunning, etched with dozens of panels and cartouches that feature intricate Quranic inscriptions and symbols. These designs are Talismanic, they are believed to hold magical powers, capable of warding off evil spirits and providing a sense of protection to the owner. 

The Quranic texts on the outside and inside of the bowl are from several suras. Including verse 110 of sura Al-Bakara, verse 4 and 15 of sura Al-Mouzamil, verse 29 of sura Al-Nisaa and sura Al-Alak.

Islamic magic bowls have a long and storied history, stretching back centuries to the heart of the Islamic world. They were believed to have been used by the wealthy and powerful, who sought to protect themselves and their families from harm. They were also used by those who were ill or suffering from mental health issues, as a form of spiritual healing. 

Dimensions: 8,5 by 20 cm and 1,78 kg. It is in very good condition. 

This 11^th to 12^th century AH (17^th to18^th century AD) circular plate has a serrated edge and features a fine calligraphy inscription in the central recess. The rest of the interior surface is adorned with eight cartouches, each showcasing a seated figure holding instruments and other objects. Between the cartouches are depictions of four-legged animals facing the center of the plate, and along the outer edge runs a decorative band of vegetal and floral decorations. 

The intricate and skillful execution of the Arabic / Persian script reflects the sacred nature of this artform and the deep respect for the written word in Islamic culture. Calligraphy is not merely a form of writing but an expression of the divine presence in all aspects of life, and the use of this artform on the tray elevates its significance beyond mere decoration. 

Dimensions: 3 by 33 cm and weighs 750 gr. It is in very good condition.

This 18^th century Ottoman manuscript, is a summary of the Rituals of Hajj.  The book is in its original leather binding and written in black ink, in Naskh script. All pages are framed in gold and some have golden inscriptions. 

The book was written by Sheikh Al-Jalil Muhammad Amin Al-Rafaqi, who was taught by Sheikh Ahmed Al-Kashif Hawaja in the year 1208 AH (1792 AD). 

It is 10 by 8 cm and has about 80 pages.

Although the corner of the first page is torn, the manuscript is in good condition especially considering its age.

19th/20th century handwritten calligraphy in black ink. Tuluth Nesih Hurufat Mesk.

Frame size 27 by 20 cm. It is in good condition.

19th/20th century calligraphy in Tuluth Nesih script in black ink, two leaves framed together. 

Frame size 42 by 32 cm. It is in very good condition.

19th/20th century handwritten Tuluth Nesih Mesk calligraphy script in black ink.

Frame size 48 by 40 cm. In very good condition.

19th/20th century handwritten calligraphy in black ink. Three leaves framed together.

Dimensions: Frame size 42 by 32 cm. In very good condition.

This handwritten book of Purification was written by Sheikh Abd al-Din Muhammad bin Othman. It is written in calligraphy with black ink and bound in the original leather. It dates back to the 17^th/18^th century.

The book is in overall good condition, although on some pages there are places where the ink was affected by moisture and dispersed slightly.

The book contains 410 pages and is 14 x 20 cm.

This handwritten Ottoman manuscript has 15 pages, all with gold ruler and it has a leather binding.

It is dated 1319 AH (1901 AD).

The dimensions are 20 by 14 cm and it is in good condition. 

An 18^th century Ottoman manuscript written in black ink, Thuluth calligraphy, and decorated with gold. It contains several surahs such as Al-An’am, Yasin, Surat Al-Naba’. It also includes the Most Beautiful Names of God, and prayers upon the Messenger. 

The heads of the suras are plated with gold and all pages are lined with gold. 

The manuscript was written by the honorable sheikh Hafez Bakr al-Shawqi, who studied on the authority of sheikh Raji Zadeh in the year 1210 AH (1795 AD).

The book contains about 240 pages, it has its original leather binding that is decorated with the sun and panels. 

It is 10 by 7 cm and in good condition.

This Ottoman period manuscript narrates the importance of seeking knowledge in Islam and the honor it attains with God. It is handwritten by Ibrahim Hakki Effendi. He was a student on the authority of Sheikh Ali bin Hassan Al-Kalisi, 1323 AH (1905 AD).

The book is written in Talik script, all pages are decorated with a golden ruler and inscriptions engraved in gold.

It has 12 pages and is covered with cloth and it is 22 by 14 cm. 

The manuscript is complex but perfectly legible.

This Arabic, handwritten, manuscript of the Hadith of Science was written by Sheikh Hassan bin Bilal in the year 1226 AH (1811 AD).

The book is based on the science of Ebu Isa Muhammed b. Isa b. Sevre (Yezîd) at-Tirmidhi ((year 279 AH / 892 AD). He was one of the most prominent scholars of his time in the science of Hadith. And this work is one of the most valuable works written by him.

The book has a leather binder covered with marbling and has about 80 pages.

It is 21 by 15 cm and in good condition.

This handwritten, noble Quran is a rare book probably dating back to the 10th or 11th century AH (16th or 17th century AD).

The Quran is complete and in the original leather cover. It is written in Naskh script, in black ink and decorated with red colors. 

The book contains 600 pages and is 19 by 12 cm. 

The book is in good condition for its age. The cover has been restored, and there are pages that have been restored. It is difficult to identify its author due to the lack of clarity of his name. 

This handwritten holy Quran dates back to the 19th century. 

It is written in black ink calligraphy. All the pages have a golden ruler and golden decorations. 

It contains suras from Al-Fatihah to Surat Al-Kahf. 

The book has 470 pages and its original leather binding.  

The book is 11 by 17 cm and in good condition.

This Dalil al-Khayrat dates back to the 18th-19th century. It was written by hand in black and red ink. Enclosed in a genuine leather cover and protected by an original leather wallet.  

The book has approximately 200 pages and is 10 by 8 cm. It is in good condition. 

This noble Quran starts at Sura Imran and reads through to the last sura of the Quran. It also contains the names of God, prophetic sayings, and supplications.

It was written by Ahmed Effendi, in the year 1251 AH (1805 AD).

It’s in the original leather cover, most pages have a golden ruler, and it is decorated with several golden inscriptions. All Sura heads are plated with gold. 

The book has about 200 pages and is 14 by 9 cm. It is in good condition. 

18^th century Ottoman manuscript. The book contains several suras, including Sura Yasin and the Most Beautiful Names of God. It also shares prayers upon the Prophet. 

The book is in a cloth binding and has about 140 pages.

Its 10 by 7 cm and it is in good condition. 

A very rare and fine Abdul Majid coin, 1839-1861. 100 Kurush 1255 AH, Year 5 (1844 AD), Misr (Cairo).

8.53 gr. and in very good condition. 

A very fine Abdul Aziz coin, 1277 AH, year 6 (1867 AD), Misr (Cairo) (1861-1876 AD).

8,43 gr and in very good condition.

This is an extremely rare first date Abbasid gold Dinar for Abdullah Al-Saffah from the year 132 AH (716 AD) weighing 4,24 gr.

The Dinar comes with a certificate.

On it is written in Kufic: 

Side one:

In the name of God, this dinar was struck in the year one hundred and thirty-two. Mohammed messenger of  God (Bis- Millah,  Douriba hada Addinaar sanat Ithnaan wa Thalathin wa Mia. Mohammed Rassoul Allah) 

Side two: 

Muhammad is the Messenger of God, who sent him with guidance and the religion of truth, to make it prevail over all religions. There is no God, but God alone has no partner. ( Mohammed Rassoul Allah, Arssalahou Bil- Alhouda wa Din Alhak liyoudhirahou Ala Al- Din kollihi, La Illah illa Allah wahdahou la charika lah.)

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This Ottoman period manuscript has the title En'am and is about the grave of prophet Mohammed and Caliph Abu Bakker and Omer. 

The book contains 118 pages and has its original leather binding. It is 16 by 11 cm.

Probably 17th or 18th century. Condition reflects its age. 

Manuscript with the title Emsile by Mustafa B. Mehmed Ibrahim. It is dated 1135 AH (1719 AD). The manuscript is handwritten, and some pages are illuminated. 

48 pages in a new binding.

Dimensions: 16 by 10,5 cm.  For its age it is in reasonable good condtion. 

This painting is a depiction of the battle of Belgrade. It is signed Aleninska O. 

This oil painting is 35 by 125 cm. It is in very good condition. 

This Louis Philippe pendule is gilded and patinated bronze. It shows an Arabic knight on horseback. 

The dimensions are: 51,5  by 32 by 11 cm. It is in very good condition. 

This Ottoman Atlas from 1907 AD (1324 AH) made by Ibarhim Hilmi Memalik-i. 

It contains 64 maps and 328 pages. 

The atlas is 12 by 17 cm and in very good condition.

Antique album with photographs of Mecca in 1930. All are about the pilgrimage to the holy place of Mecca and the Kaaba.

The photographs are in an album with the original paper cover.

Although the cover page has become detached, the album is in good condition and is 13 by 8 cm. 

Early 20th century men's shoes with intricate embroidery with gold thread.

In very good condition. 

An Islamic book on the jurisprudence of sales and commercial transactions and the rule of Sharia. It is a valuable and very important book. Written by hand in black and red ink by the virtuous Sheikh Ammar bin Khalid bin Ali Al-Bari in the year 1148 AH corresponding to the year 1730 AD.

It contains 280 pages, the dimensions are 19 by 24 cm and it has its original leather binding.

An Islamic book on the obligations of hudud and what are the rules of the Sharia regarding the commission of taboos.

It is handwritten in black and red ink. It was written by Sheikh Salah Ibn Ali Al-Rama’a in the year 1245 AH corresponding to the year 1827 AD.

Dimensions are 24 by 18 cm and contains 162 pages, bound in the original leather hardcover.

This Kashmir shawl from North India, is a hand-woven square in earth toned colored wool. It has a symmetrical design radiating around a black center.  

The shawl is 130 by 130 cm and in good condition with some ware in the center.

This sword is accompanied by two knives. All three objects are decorated with texts. All have sheaths and the knives can be attached to the sword.

The sword is 78 cm long and the knives are 26 cm long.

They are in reasonably good condition although the sword has some obvious damage. 

This Persian Brazier is from the 19^th century. 

It consists of three parts a platter, a bowl, and a lid. 

All parts are decorated with floral and animal motives and there is Arabic or Iranian scripture. 

The piece is dated 1273 AH (1852 AD) and signed on the bottom of the platter.

It is in good condition and 46 cm high and 40 cm in diameter.

These 19^th century Ottoman Tarbouch are decorated with glorification and honouring of (Al-Khalifa) Ali Ibn Abi Talib. 

Both are handmade from pure wool. 

They are in very good condition and are 21 by 19 cm.

This oil painting by Faruk Gunaye shows a Turkish market street during the Ottoman period.

The dimensions are 60 by 70 cm.

A rare naval Sextant from the Ottoman periode.

This instrument was used by sailors to find direction on the open seas. It is made of bronze, with numbers and degrees in Ottoman.

The dimensions are 12 by 12 cm.

Condition: good

This 19^th century manuscript is illuminated with gold and has its original leather binding.
It is handwritten and has several magnificent drawings.

The Quran has 160 pages and is in good condition. 

The dimensions are 16 by 11 cm. 

This Ottoman calligraphy is from North-Africa and dates from the late 19^th to the early 20^th century. In the ornate frame verse 35 from Surat an Nour is written in gold lettering. 

The verse starts in the Ottoman lamp form on the right.

The calligraphy is in good condition, although a bit dirty behind the glass.

It is 48 by 58 cm with frame.

These four black and white photographs depict several perspectives of Mecca. Two centering on the Kaaba. One showing the holy al-Haram As-Sharif with the Kaaba in its center. And one of them probably showing the Medina. 

The dimensions without frame: 18 by 9,5 cm, 17 by 13 cm, 18 by 12 cm and 14 by 13 cm.

This is a pair of Ottoman period scissors from the 19^th century. The scissors are long and elegant and are decorated with beautiful etchings.

Although one of the handles of the scissors is broken, they are in good condition for their age.  

The scissors are 25 cm long.

This Persian shield from the 19^th century is decorated with acid-etched calligraphy with remains of damascened silver and brass. 

It has a diameter 48 cm and is in very good condition.

This museum quality grand, Islamic Mughal style Indian box is handmade of natural camel bone.

It is engraved with bird images and Quran calligraphy and has a seal of Mohd.

It is dated 1313 AH (1897 AD).

The piece is in very good condition with a few well-crafted restorations. 

The dimensions are 25 by 17,5 by 17 cm.  

A 20^th century model of the Taj Mahal mosque. It is crafted from wood and metal.

The model is in very good condition and 26 by 25 by 28 cm.

This beautiful representation of the al-Aqsa Mosque is made from mother of pearl. Around the mosque there is the text of Surat al-Israa, verse one.

The top of the mosque can be flipped open to reveal a red velvet container to preserve a keepsake or jewelry. 

The Ottoman periode piece is in very good condition although it is missing the crescent moon on top of the dome.

The dimensions are 20,5 by 20,5 by 18 cm.

This symbolic hand of Fatima is made of wood and has engravings in gold over de front of it. The text on the hand are two verses from Surat Al-Hachr, verses 20 and 21. A supplication (dua) is also written on it that protects a person from envy and the evil eye.

It is in very good condition and the dimensions are 8 by 9 cm.

This special album contains 20 photographs with scenes of the holy city. For instance, there are images of al-Baqi land behind the Prophet’s Mosque and the Kaaba from different perspectives and taken at different times. The photographs are in an album with the original paper cover.

The album is in good condition and is 13 by 8 cm. 

This is a Turkish atlas dating back to the late Ottoman empire (1927 AD). It consists of 16 pages on which 18 maps are drawn. The maps include the Oceans and Continents of the world.

It is a first edition and was printed in London. A rare find and a valuable book, that was used as a reference book in the Ottoman schools and institutes of that era. 

The book is in very good condition and is 20 by 24 cm.

These 16 photographs are of several Mosques in the Middle East. The black and white images are from the 20^th century. Printed on thick paper they are in good condition although probably not as clear as they once were. 

The dimensions are 17 X 13 cm.

This book is in old Persian. The handwritten manuscript in Persian calligraphy. 

In its long years the book has suffered some damage, including water damage and bookworms. 

It is dated 1277 AH (1856 AD).

The books dimensions are 15 by 25 by 5 cm.

Three parts of the Holy Quran written in the Moroccan script. It is handwritten in black and red ink by Sheikh Muhammad Ayali in the year 1231 AH (1813 AD). 

Each book contains 36 pages and is covered in the original leather binding.

The dimensions 16 by 22 cm and they are in good condition.

This Islamic book is handwritten Moroccan calligraphy in black and red ink on yellow paper. It is dated 1279 AH (1861 AD) and has its original leather cover. 

It is a valuable book which describes the Prophet's biography. There are also many poems about the Messenger Mohammed, peace be upon him, with praises and hadiths. 

The book is in reasonably good condition, especially considering its age. 

It has 226 pages and 24 by 19 cm. 

This photograph shows a rare view of a flooded Mecca Al-Mukarramah during that historical Wednesday in 1941 AD. 

The photograph is in good condition and 25 by 33 cm.   

A 20th century photograph of Mecca.

The photograph is in very good condition and 22 by 34 cm. 

This 19th century Persian Astrolabe is made from wood covered with gold lacquered paper-maché. 

The astrolabe is in good conditon and 14 by 18 by 1 cm.