An Islamic Inscription From The Byzantine Fortress Of Rujm Ṣfār, First Century Of Hijra
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Assalamu ʿalaykum wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuhu:
(a)
(b)
Figure: (a) Image of the inscription and (b) its transcription.
Date
1st century AH / 7th or early 8th century CE
Script
Kufic.
Contents
The translation of the inscription is:
- I, Yusuf bin Zubayd
- al-Ayli, do not associate
- anything with God.
Comments
This inscription was found on the Byzantine fortress of Rujm Ṣfār. It expresses the Muslim belief in the unity of God and that He has not partners. This theme is best expressed in the inscriptions found on the Dome of the Rock.
Location
Rujm Ṣfār, Palestine.
References
[1] M. Sharon, "Islam On The Temple Mount", Biblical Archaelogical Review, 2006, July / August, p. 46 and p. 42.
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