Zâd al-Ma âd. [Provisions for the Hereafter]: (Prayers and pious observances on ordinary and special days through the year, according to the practice of the Imams).

(Mullah Muhammad Bakir Madjlisi) (1037-1110 AH/1627- 98 AD). Born and died in Isfahan.

Published by Manuscript, dated 1272 AH (1855 AD)

About this Item

Islamic prescriptions for paradise in fine Qajar binding. Arabic and Persian manuscript written in bold black naskh, short section of 16 pages with Persian inter-linear translation in red nastaliq. Text within red, green and gold border. Persia, 1272 AH (1855 AD). 253 leaves. 18 lines to page. 4 flyleaves. Fine floral lacquer binding with doublures of red with gold floral design and central floral cartouche with pendants. 250 x 152mm. Neatly rebacked. Opening double-page exquisitely illuminated with unwân (head-piece) of arabesque and floral intertwine, colours predominantly gold, blue and red, and a wide border of regular formal cusped design in the same colours: headings in red or gold throughout the book; lines of text all within gold cloudbands: top margin of each page has triangular-shaped cartouche in gold and green with red lettering giving chapter heading. The Colophon set within ornamental cartouche gives the name of the scribe ABU al-HASAN al-TABATABA I and states that the manuscript was commissioned by MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM KHAN. It is dated 1272 AH (1855 AD). Apart from 2 neat marginal repairs, the manuscript is in a fresh and excellent condition.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1727631195157

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Zâd al-Ma âd. [Provisions for the Hereafter]: (Prayers and pious observances on ordinary and special days through the year, according to the practice of the Imams).
• Publisher: Manuscript, dated 1272 AH (1855 AD)
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good