Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Tourism, Tourism--Tunisia--20th Century, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Meccaز, Salat, Mosques, Mosques--Saudi Arabia--Mecca, Prayer--Islam
Vintage poster depictiging the Kaaba in Mecca and pilgrims performing the Tawaf (circumambulating). In the foreground a group of men, one of which... Show moreVintage poster depictiging the Kaaba in Mecca and pilgrims performing the Tawaf (circumambulating). In the foreground a group of men, one of which is looking into the viewer. The original painting is likely to be the work of the German painter Rudolf Hellgrewe (1860 – 1935). The illustration and the poster are related to the Middle East section of the book by Dr Alwin Wünsche (1866-1933) "Land und Leben. Geographische Wandbilder in künstlerischer Ausführung". Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The poster is inscribed "Dr. A. Wünsche: Land und Leben Reihe VI: Nach Osten N.o 24" (Dr. A. Wünsche: Land and Life Series VI: Middle East N. 4). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0178 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26223508 BIB-ID: 2802590 Show less
Ulugh Beg , 1394-1449, Madrasahs, Madrasahs--Samarqand (Uzbekistan), Prayer--Islam
Photograph taken with the Express Détective Nadar camera, one of the first portable photographic tools, by the French photographer Paul Nadar who,... Show morePhotograph taken with the Express Détective Nadar camera, one of the first portable photographic tools, by the French photographer Paul Nadar who, between August and November 1890, embarked on a trip across Europe and Asia to Turkestan following the ancient silk route. He acted as an early photojournalist, documenting his travels and photographing sites as diverse as bazaars, mosques, and desert landscapes. Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Vault HC.HP.2013.0011 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i21977926 BIB-ID: 2352537 See Hannavy, J. (2008). Encyclopedia of nineteenth-century photography. New York: Routledge, p. 975. Show less
Orientalism in art, Orientalism in art--Africa, North--Photographs, Prayer--Islam
The prayer in the desert is one of the most famous post card pictures produced by Lehnert & Landrock. Title and date devised by Library staff. The... Show moreThe prayer in the desert is one of the most famous post card pictures produced by Lehnert & Landrock. Title and date devised by Library staff. The photograph has Lehnert & Landrock monogram on the bottom of the recto of the print. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0017-0002 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i23852227 BIB-ID: 2536786 Show less
Orientalism in art, Orientalism in art--Africa, North--Photographs, Prayer--Islam
The prayer in the desert is one of the most famous post card pictures produced by Lehnert & Landrock. The photograph is likely to portray Bedouins... Show moreThe prayer in the desert is one of the most famous post card pictures produced by Lehnert & Landrock. The photograph is likely to portray Bedouins during the Friday pray, in the Algerian desert, in the Biskra oasis. Title and date devised by Library staff. The photograph is numbered (5052), signed "Lehnert & Landrock Phot Tunis" and has Lehnert & Landrock monogram on the bottom of the recto of the print. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0017-0001 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i23695195 BIB-ID: 2523877 Show less
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The photograph is titled and numbered 1120 in the series "Scènes et types". Postmark of the French... Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. The photograph is titled and numbered 1120 in the series "Scènes et types". Postmark of the French Postage on front of card. Main Heritage Display General HC.HP.2016.0089-0017 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i23705589 BIB-ID: 2525712 Show less
الأدعية والأوراد, الدعاء (تصوف إسلامي), Prayer--Islam, Islam, Islam--Prayers and devotions, Religious life--Islam, BP183.3 .Q23 1884
المنسوبة للامام الكبير علم الفضل الشهير مولانا وسيدنا الشيخ القليوبى. Main Heritage Compact General BP183.3 .Q23 1884 Book Item-ID: i21698405 BIB-ID:... Show moreالمنسوبة للامام الكبير علم الفضل الشهير مولانا وسيدنا الشيخ القليوبى. Main Heritage Compact General BP183.3 .Q23 1884 Book Item-ID: i21698405 BIB-ID: 2517559 Show less
Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Prayer--Islam, Mosques, Mosques--Saudia Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Salat
The photograph shows pilgrims in Mecca gathering in the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram around the Kaaba. On the mount, under the image three... Show moreThe photograph shows pilgrims in Mecca gathering in the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram around the Kaaba. On the mount, under the image three elements of the photographs are captioned: مقام سيدنا ابرايم (Maqām Saydnā Ibrāhīm), باب شيبة (Bāb Shaybah), زمزم (Well of Zamzam). Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2017.0023 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i24220188 BIB-ID: 2580787 Show less
Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Prayer--Islam, Salat
Photograph showing pilgrims performing the "Circling" (Tawaf), consisting in circling the Kaaba on foot seven times, reciting a prayer during each... Show morePhotograph showing pilgrims performing the "Circling" (Tawaf), consisting in circling the Kaaba on foot seven times, reciting a prayer during each circuit. It signifies the unity of God and man. Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2017.0024-0001 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25595763 BIB-ID: 2719478 Show less
Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Prayer--Islam, Salat
The importance of the Maqām is stated in the Quran, Sura II, verse 125: "And when We made the House (at Makka) a resort for mankind and sanctuary, ... Show moreThe importance of the Maqām is stated in the Quran, Sura II, verse 125: "And when We made the House (at Makka) a resort for mankind and sanctuary, (saying): Take as your place of worship the place where Abraham stood (to pray). And We imposed a duty upon Abraham and Ishmael, (saying): Purify My house for those who go around and those who meditate therein and those who bow down and prostrate themselves (in worship)." Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2017.0024-0002 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25595775 BIB-ID: 2719479 Show less
وهي حاشية على الشرح الصغير لابراهيم الحلبي على منية المصلي على كتاب غنية المبتدى لسديد الدين الكاشغري Main Heritage Shelves General BP183.3 K89 1835 ... Show moreوهي حاشية على الشرح الصغير لابراهيم الحلبي على منية المصلي على كتاب غنية المبتدى لسديد الدين الكاشغري Main Heritage Shelves General BP183.3 K89 1835 Book Item-ID: i1582908x BIB-ID: 1101236 Show less
