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Illuminated frontispiece, al-Fatiha (The Opening)
15th century
Chester Beatty
Dublin, Ireland
Al-Fatiha (The Opening) is the name of the first chapter if the Qur'an - the text of al-Fatiha is spread over this and one other large central cartouche. Its recitation is an integral part of the daily life of any practising Muslim - as part of the daily ritual prayers, it is the one chapter of the Qur'an that all Muslims must know by heart.
Details
- Title: Illuminated frontispiece, al-Fatiha (The Opening)
- Date Created: 15th century
- Physical Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Location Created: Iran
- Original Source: Chester Beatty, Dublin
- Rights: © Trustees of the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin
- Collection Number: CBL Is 1519, f.1b
- Additional Description: Qur'an
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