Qasim Al Samarrai (5 results)

Soft cover. Condition: New. 71 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. In English with some Arabic. This lecture took place in London, on 23rd November 2015, and resonated with the news that materialised earlier that year about the discovery of some fragments of Qur an kept at the Mingana Collection in the Birmingham University Library. The assertion that the document - kept at Birmingham University - is part of one of the world s oldest copies of the Qur an, was strongly disputed by many scholars in the field of codicology and palaeography, who pointed out that the science of carbon dating is contradicted by other evidence. Among these scholars was Professor Qasim Al-Samarrai, Professor Emeritus of Palaeography and Codicology. Professor Al-Samarrai s immediate reaction - after the news spread about the Birmingham fragments - was: The fragments of the Qur an folios that were found at Birmingham are not at all what they are claimed to be. They in fact belong to the end of the 2nd and the beginning of the 3rd century AH (after Hijrah), if not later. All the features in them: the script, dotting, use of gold and red ink, as well as the separation of verses (Ayat) and chapters (Suwar).etc., indicate that they might have been written on parchments older than the script. Therefore, they are not as early as thought. Surprisingly enough, Berlin and Tubingen claim the same with their own fragments." In this lecture, Professor Al-Samarrai gives a detailed insight on the Birmingham folios, with a special focus on Qur anic manuscripts palaeographical aspects in general, the accuracy of carbon dating tests, the Uthman copies of the Qur an, as well as other aspects related to this topic.

Condition: Good. Volumes 1-5 complete. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,4750grams, ISBN:

Hardcover. Condition: New. 2 v. (1417 p.) : facsims. ; 25 cm. in Arabic. The book not only documents the history of the city of Madinah, including that of the Prophet's mosque, but it is also a book for pilgrims. It records the biographies and lineage of the peoples of the time. The book begins with a list of the traditions followed with respect to visiting the Prophets mosque and the manner in which such a visit is performed. The larger more important section of the book, al-Rawa, holds details of biographies of those who passed away in the city and were buried in the al-Baq cemetery. Also included in the book are sections on the life of the Prophet, biographies of his forefathers, children, the Mothers of the Believers, the Caliphs and the ten companions who were promised the Paradise.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1408 pages in Arabic. 24x17cm. This catalogue describes in two volumes 1003 Arabic manuscripts in the Aligarh Muslim University in India. The catalogue topics cover a wide range of subjects: the various sciences of the Qur'an, hadith, the uniqueness of God (tawhid), creed, jurisprudence, Sufism, and Arabic literature in poetry and prose, history, the Prophets life, biographies, philosophy, science of calculation, engineering and logic.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 2615 pages in Arabic. 5 Volume Set. This five volume book meticulously details the history of the city of Madinah. Little is left out in terms of details of the city by its author al-Samhudi. It can be said that his work is a comprehensive undertaking based on a variety of sources which he himself considered very carefully for authenticity and accuracy before including them in his monumental work. He was able to chronicle all events that occurred in the city up to the time of his death in 911 A.H.