MUHKTASAR RADI AL-DIN ABI AL-KHIR MUHAMMED ABDUL-MAJAID, WRITTEN IN MECCA 1262 AH/1845 AD

Arabic and Persian manuscript on paper, 33 leaves with 2 fly-leaves, written in black thuluth, naskh and natasliq script, titles and catchwords in red, marginal occasional notes, different ownership statements and seals. In deep red morocco leather binding.
20.5 by 31 cm.

The book consists of different chapters or articles: The first article contains a summary of the book 'Fatah Al-Mutaal' in praise of the slippers of the prophet by Al-Muqri Al-Tlemcen, written in Egypt in 1020 AH, in which he collected everything written on the subject of the Prophet Muhammad’s shoes in language, poetry, biography and narration, an explanation of their conditions and forms, and a drawing of the shoes. The second article about the explanation of the properties of palm trees and their diseases. The third article 'Mad al-Bae'a' in proving the sanctity of marriage with more than four wives. A detailed illustration of al-Masjid al-Haram with the maqams, and the doors. Last pages with a hilyah of the prophet and marginal floral illumination with Ijazeh from Muhammad Rai'f, director of Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi. Written by Abi al-khir Muhammed on Shaban 1262 AH/1865 AD