Nahj al-Balāghah., 1659.

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Nahj al-Balāghah., 1659.

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A collection of the sayings of the Imam ʻAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib. Three sections: 1) Sermons and sayings 2) writings and epistles 3) wise sayings and admonitions. Accompanied by copious marginal and interlinear notes. Closes with a metrical prayer by ʻAlī.

466 leaves : paper ; 241.3 x 142.9 mm.

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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