An Inscription From Kos About Profession Of Faith, 98 AH / 716 CE
Islamic Awareness
© Islamic Awareness, All Rights Reserved.
First Composed: 18th April 2014
Last Modified: 18th April 2014
| Tweet |
|
|
Assalamu ʿalaykum wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuhu:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Figure (a) original inscription, (b) its transcription and (c) its contents.
Date
Muḥarram, 98 AH / September, 716 CE.
Size
Not known.
Script
Kufic script.
Contents
The translation of the inscription is:
- Al-Ḥakam b. al-Ḥakam, trusted in God!
- In Muḥarram of the year eight
- and ninety. And written by
- Makhlūf.
Comments
This profession of faith, based on the Arabic root w-th-q is very common in the Middle East. It is interesting to note that this is dated. In addition, the signature at the end of text appears to have been added; its etching is much thicker than the preceding lines.
Location
Kos, near Psalidi (Greece).
References
[1] F. Imbert, "Graffiti Arabes De Cnide Et De Kos: Premières Traces Épigraphiques De La Conquête Musulmane En Mer Égée", Travaux Et Mémoires, 2013, Volume 17, pp. 749-750.
The images above are reproduced from the stated sources under the provisions of the copyright law. This allows for the reproduction of portions of copyrighted material for non-commercial, educational purposes.
With the exception for those images which have passed into the public domain, the use of these images for commercial purposes is expressly prohibited without the consent of the copyright holder.