
Description
Al -Wafiya fi sharh al -Kafiyya
by
Rukn al-Din Hasan bin Muhammad al-Astarabadi
the renowned scholar (died in 1315)
mid XIX century
Text in Arabic
handwriting: Nasta’liq
rare
111 leaves (222 pages)
Text in red and black
Size 5 by 8 inches
Good condition, some occasional marginal spots and minor tears
nice calligraphy
Purchased in Uzbekistan
The pastedowns made of antique Cyrillic printed leaves
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Rukn al-Din Hasan bin Muhammad al-Astarabadi is likely referring to Rukn al-Din Khurshah, the 27th Ismaili Imam, who was also known as Rukn al-Din al-Hasan ibn Muhammad Khurshah (or Khwarshah).
He lived from 1230 to 1256 .
He is also known for his role as the last ruler of the Nizari Ismaili state at Alamut.
The name "Astarabadi" likely refers to his origin, as Astarabad was a region in Persia.
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19th CENTURY ARABIC MANUSCRIPT antique Al -Wafiya fi sharh al -Kafiyya
Estimate $700-$800
Starting Price
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May 08, 2026 3:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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