Shelfmark
Gl.5.07
Main entry--uniform title
Hidāyat al-Islām. Polyglot
Title
Hidayut ool Islam in Arabic and Hindoostanee, translated under the superintendence of, and by John Gilchrist. In two volumes. Vol. I.. translated under the superintendence of, and by John Gilchrist. In two volumes. Vol. I..
Varying form of title
Added title page title: Hidāyat al-Islām
Publication, distribution, etc.
Calcutta. : Hindoostanee Press., 1804..
Physical description
[iv], ii, 307 p. ; 24 cm.
Note
"Compiled by Muoluwee Umanat Oollah, from books which are received by those who profess the Moohummudan faith, as of high authority; comprises a brief system of the principles of that religion [Islam], and a collection of the forms and ceremonies which constitute its ritual" - Preface.
Note
Added t.p. in Urdu.
Provenance
Booklabel of Eton College on the front pastedown.
Binding
19th century mottled leather binding; spine decorated with gold rolls and gold titling on red and green leather; yellow edges; one additional flyleaf at beginning and end of book.
Copy-specific note
Only vol. 1.
Subject
Islam doctrines.
Subject
Islam Customs and practices.
Added entry--name
Amānatullāh Munshī.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Hindoostanee Press (Kolkata, India) printer.
Added entry--place
India Kolkata.
Language code
eng ara urd ara urd
Identifier
B51934