Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
A Paleo-Arabic Inscription of a Companion of Muhammad? |
| Authors: |
Al-Jallad, Ahmad1 (AUTHOR), Sidky, Hythem2 (AUTHOR) |
| Superior Title: |
Journal of Near Eastern Studies. Apr2024, Vol. 83 Issue 1, p1-14. 14p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*INSCRIPTIONS, *HISTORY of Judaism, *WRITTEN communication, *CULTS, *PERSONAL names, *RELIGIOUS leaders, *GODS, *FATHERS |
| People: |
MUHAMMAD, Prophet, d. 632 |
| Abstract: |
This article discusses the discovery of two Paleo-Arabic inscriptions believed to be authored by companions of the prophet Muhammad. The inscriptions provide insights into the early Islamic period and demonstrate the paleographic and orthographic features of the script. The spelling of the name of God, Allāh, in the inscriptions is analyzed, and the shapes of certain letters are examined. The article also explores the religious background of pre-Islamic Arabia, particularly the shift from polytheism to monotheism. The inscriptions challenge the notion of widespread polytheism and shed light on the prevalence of monotheism in the region. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
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