State document: Moss. II,101.2

State document Moss. II,101.2

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Moss. II,101.2
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Arabic

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Verso: State correspondence, petition or report, probably Fatimid, in Arabic script. The sender informs that he has appointed an appropriate person for the job, using an Arabic proverb: "اعطوا القوس باريها", literally meaning give a bow to the best archer. After reporting or suggesting, the sender defers to the command of the addressee with the standard petition closing ray formula.

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Cambridge University Library, Mosseri
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Moss. II,101.2 1v

1v
Yusuf Umrethwala's digital edition (2025).

Verso

  1. من انني قد اعطيت القوس متاملة لهذا الامر باريها
  2. من] الامور احسن ضاربها ولحضرة مولاي السيد الجليل
  3. [الراي الاعلى في ذلك ان شا الله]
Yusuf Umrethwala's digital translation (2025).
  1. That I have verily given the bow after great consideration of this affair to its master
  2. and] the most appropriate candidate. And to my master, the illustrious elder
  3. [belongs the resolution regarding this if God wills]

Moss. II,101.2 1r

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