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North India, late 18th – early 19th century. MS 135

Framed in a richly illuminate foliate border of gold, blue, green and red, the text comes from one of the prayers of Muhammad from the hadith. A hadith consists of the accounts of words, deeds, or silent approval of Muhammad during the period of his preaching. The primary text loosely translates to: “Lord, I am fighting with you, and I am trying with you.”

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Two leaves from a Hadith — Muhammad’s Prayers. North India, late 18th – early 19th century. University of Oregon Special Collections & University Archives, MS 135.