Introduction (Muqadimmah)

Dimensions of Written Surface: 21.2 (w) x 15 (h) cm An Arabic calligraphic work with an introduction (muqadimmah) to perhaps even a sermon (khutbah), signed by Muhammad Ja'far, who states has authored this piece (mashaqahu). The work is written in black naskh script and is fully vocalized, an indication that the text may have been read aloud. It is written on brown paper and its right margin is demarcated by two pyramids comprised of three black dots. This fragment in Arabic provides an introduction (muqadimmah) to an otherwise unidentified work, perhaps even a sermon (khutbah). Beginning with the bismillah, the text continues with a prayer of blessing for those whom God has selected. On the very last line appears the signature of a certain Muhammad Ja'far, who states that he has written this piece (mashaqahu). Script: naskh 1-04-713.19.18