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