Religion Muslim Salah Prayer Afghanistan Islam Woman Burqa, 1880s Antique Print for Sale

Religion Muslim Salah Prayer Afghanistan Islam Woman Burqa, 1880s Antique Print For Sale

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Religion Muslim Salah Prayer Afghanistan Islam Woman Burqa, 1880s Antique Print:
$99.95

You are offerding on a large original antique print from an 1880s illustrated journal. The quality of the printing from that era was exceptional.

The print depicts muslim men at prayer in Afghanistan. A fort can be seen in the distance. A woman wearing a burqa carries a child.

It depicts salah ("Muslim prayer") or Namaz, whichis one of the Five Pillars of the faith of Islam and an obligatory religious duty for every Muslim. It is a physical, mental and spiritual act of worship that is observed five times every day at prescribed times. In this ritual, the worshiper starts standing, bows, prostrates, and concludes while sitting on the ground. During each posture, the worshiper recites or reads certain verses, phrases and prayers. The word salah is commonly translated to prayer but this definition might be confusing. Muslims use the words "Dua" or "Supplication" when referring to the common definition of prayers which is "reverent petitions made to God."

The print is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 11 x 16 inches (28 x 40.5 cm). The picture fills about half the page, with a caption below. Above the picture are three unrelated portraits. These can be trimmed if you are framing the prayer print.

The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition.

This print will come with a Certificate of Authenticity.