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Qiblah Compass

The Khalili Collections

The Khalili Collections

The schematic depictions around the Ka'bah on the top of the lid include Zamzam and the minbar of the Haram. A view of the Meccan sanctuary replaces the word junub ('south') on the interior. The names of Allah and Muhammad alternate with the phrase ma sha'a Allah ('Whatsoever God wills') on the sides.

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  • Title: Qiblah Compass
  • Date Created: 18th - 19th century
  • Location Created: Turkey
  • Type: ARTIFACT
  • Medium: papier m闸ch诈, painted in watercolour; magnitized needle under glass
The Khalili Collections

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